Later Menstrual Period and Long-Term Breastfeeding May Increase Lupus Risk in Black WomenA new study published in the journal Lupus has suggested that several factors related to reproduction may play a role in Black...reactionscomments
Study: Black People with Lupus May Have Higher Risk for Stroke and Heart DiseaseNew information sheds more light on the relationship between race and lupus and invites Black people with lupus to talk to their...reactions1comment
Amplifying Black Advocate Voices: How Bias Has Affected My Patient JourneyBeing diagnosed with an autoimmune condition like lupus can take years. Many people report their early symptoms were dismissed by doctors or...reactions1comment
Amplifying Black Voices: How Healthcare Providers Can Better Serve the CommunityFor our Amplifying Black Voices series, we are exploring how bias in healthcare affects the quality of life for Black people living...reactionscomments
Beyond the Flare: Managing Anxiety Around HealthMy heart skipped a beat. I took a deep breath and then the anxiety hit. I muttered to myself, “What’s wrong with...reactions3comments
How It Feels to Budget Your EnergyIn my life with lupus, my brain is keeping a constant tally of energy and how to "budget" my energy throughout the...reactions3comments
So When Are You Having Kids?Lately at every party (I guess because I’m married and 34 and childless) people ask, "so when are you going to have...reactions1comment
Cold Weather and Lupus: How To Be PreparedThe cold winter months are hard for many people, especially for those living with conditions like lupus. Sadly people who live with...reactions19comments
Can You Prioritize Physical Strength With Lupus Pain?One year ago, I began to struggle with pain and instability in my wrists. I had struggled with the pain of lupus...reactionscomments
Is Lupus Remission Possible?Lupus symptoms and flares are challenging. People living with lupus work toward better symptom management. Remission is a goal of many. Several...reactions1comment
My Neurological Lupus SymptomsComplications from lupus can result in neurological problems, that some may not understand if they are not familiar with how lupus. It...reactions2comments
A Man's Journey Through a Woman's DiseaseOne of the most pervasive myths is that lupus is solely a woman’s disease. As a man living with lupus, I navigate...reactions2comments
How I Disguise Steroid Weight GainAnyone who has ever taken steroids knows about their side effects all too well. Irritability, weird food cravings, and heartburn are just...reactions3comments
6 Budget-Friendly Ways to Stay Calm During Holiday ChaosThe holiday season can be a mix of joy, chaos, and peopling… lots of peopling! We often talk about preparing for the...reactions9comments
Experiencing Lupus Nephritis and Kidney FailureI’ve been living with a condition that has challenged my kidneys for so many years. I was diagnosed with lupus nephritis in...reactionscomments
Things You Need From Family and Friends For SupportPeople often don’t understand how a person with lupus (or any autoimmune disease) could need different kinds of support from loved ones. A...reactionscomments
Say This, Not That: What Not to Say to Your Friend With LupusOne of the hardest parts of being diagnosed with an invisible chronic illness like lupus, is that your friends and family might...reactionscomments
Real Skin IssuesHave you ever heard a lupus patient ask to keep a room as dark as possible? Most likely they are allergic to...reactions5comments
Semaglutide JourneyA while back, I shared as part of my lupus journey how I've also gone through a journey with my weight and...reactions4comments
Reluctance To Visit the Emergency Room As A Chronically Ill PatientIt was a Thursday night and I was experiencing the ravages of an ear infection that seemed to go from 0 to...reactions17comments
