FeaturedIntroduce yourself to the communitySometimes the only people who understand are others who are living with lupus. Your story may really help someone else. Tell us about: 1 fact about your life with lupus...reactions233repliesAwarenessCoping
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Active todayFeeling like my health care team doesn't care as much as they shouldDoes anyone ever get tired of feeling like your doctors aren't placing enough importance on your symptoms? I've been struggling with sinus tachycardia and hypertension. It feels like there is...reactions196replies
Active yesterdaySkin sensitivity Hi Everyone! Sooo i have SLE, as well as a multitude of other autoimmune diseases (I’m basically collecting them like Pokémon now). But, i recently have had intense and painful...reactions9repliesSymptoms
Active yesterdayLupus Awareness Have you learned anything new about lupus that you didn’t know this lupus awareness month? Is there anything you have learned on your lupus journey that has surprised you?...reactions16repliesAwareness
Active yesterdayShame and GuiltDo you have shame or guilt when needing to rest?...reactions183repliesCoping
Active yesterdayBrain fog and fatigueHi all. I was recently diagnosed with lupus (SLE) in July 2024. I've always had brain fog, even before a diagnosis, but it seems like it's gotten worse recently. I'm...reactions9replies
Active 2 days agoHow to deal with the flushes of heat and pain on each side of my head? reactions3replies
Active 2 days agoSinius problem, hearing problems, feeling awful.I've googled and it does say you can have fullness in your head, talking is scratchy, hearing is like you're in a barrel. Feel awful, weak in the knees....reactions11repliesSun SensitivityDiagnosisSleep
Active 3 days agoPain Is A TenI have been dealing, again, with a flare for 2 weeks. Waiting on my Rheumatologist to call me back. My pain is 10 on most days. I know this because...reactions1replyJoint PainSymptoms
Active 3 days agoProblem getting pain meds?How many have had issues getting pain medications? Has it been a struggle to convince your doctor that your pain is real and has become unbearable?...reactions233repliesTreatment
Active 5 days agoSleep HabitsHow well do you sleep at night? What are your tricks to help you sleep better?...reactions479repliesSleep