7 Self-Love Principles Every Lupus Warrior Must PracticeNavigating life with lupus is like hiking without a guide – you could be experiencing a smooth road physically, but a few steps away are steep hills of mental, social...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Understanding Your Lupus Lab WorkLupus causes the immune system to attack normal cells throughout your body. It is often difficult to diagnose. For example, there is no single blood test to determine if you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Acceptance Isn't EasyI have been going through a phase in my life lately where I’ve been reflecting back, and it really hit me just how much I’ve had to accept everything that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FatigueSince being diagnosed with fatigue, I've felt it the most lately. It feels like someone is bending my bones. The body aches that last at least 30 minutes to an...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Momentum Helps Me Fight Lupus Fatigue"I'm tired" is a phrase my husband and kids hear from me almost daily. I'm saddened that my illnesses have caused my family to expect my tiredness more often than...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Connection Between Lupus and Non-Hodgkins LymphomaWhen I got my lupus diagnosis, I never imagined that I would also get diagnosed with cancer. Especially at the young age of 33. Most of my virtual lupus friends...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Juggling Different Health Challenges in this Lupus CircusAs I stand in a lupus whirlwind of healthcare appointments, medication schedules, and symptom management strategies, I have become fully aware of the delicate balancing act that has become my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not Sorry To See You Go 2023I feel like I am not alone happily saying ADIOS 2023. If last year was a person, I feel quite confident that I would be throwing them and their belongings...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should You Hide Your Disease at Work?During my first five years living with lupus, I used to wake up an hour early before work. Even though my fatigue was at its most severe in the mornings...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Juggling New Symptoms and A New JobWhen being a mother with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), discoid lupus and a new job, it can be overwhelming. I am currently in a flare up that I have been...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Things You Shouldn’t Say To Someone With Chronic IllnessI’ve been thinking about some things that I’d love to get off my chest. I know you’ve heard these, probably just as many times as I have, living with lupus and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Mouth and Dental Issues with LupusI’ve always looked after my oral hygiene by brushing my teeth twice a day and practicing regular flossing. Up until recently, I’ve never had many issues - apart from a...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Health Literacy and LupusLupus is a chronic illness that affects multiple organs and can require advanced therapies. Because it is a complex illness, people with lupus need a high level of health literacy...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lupus and Your Blood SugarLupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect different parts of the body. Lupus causes your own immune system to attack healthy tissue in your skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, brain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
'Twas The Night Before LupmasWith each passing moment, it’s so hard to quiet the whispers of fear. I am holding space for lupus warriors all over the world to hold loved ones near. In...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ode to LupusOde to Lupus is a poem that celebrates the strength and resilience of those with lupus. It highlights the challenges they face, such as financial burden, stigma, and uncertainty. The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of Holidays on Individuals with LupusBefore my lupus diagnosis I use to love when the BER months came around: SeptemBER, OctoBER, NovemBER, DecemBER. The BER months signified cooler weather and that Halloween, my birthday, Thanksgiving...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Events for Lupus SupportLiving with lupus, I found myself making friendships and opening doors I could not believe could be opened. I attended a lupus basketball charity event hosted in Dallas, Texas. It...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Laughter is a Healing Power in My Battle Against LupusLiving with lupus has been a challenging journey filled with pain, doctor's appointments, medications, and constant uncertainty. However, amidst the ups and downs, I’ve had to discover a different way...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hacks for Dealing with Brain FogBrain fog: it's one of the most frustrating symptoms lupus patients have to live with. Brain fog sometimes feels just like its name suggests: a thick fog in your brain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments