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...Reactions0reactionsComments195 repliesAwarenessCoping
FeaturedCaregiving 101: Respite, and SupportHave you ever found yourself slowly realizing that you are slowly doing more and more? It's a fact that life as a caregiver does not always happen quickly, and often...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCaregiving
Active todayAm I the only one that feels guilty for not being able to work?Hubby works 6 days a week, 10-14 hrs a day. I feel guilty about that, and I have become extremely lonely. I don't have friends or family nearby and people...Reactions0reactionsComments123 repliesWork & Employment
Active todayDeveloping Lupus?My wife has had many odd issues over the last 20+ years. Always going to the doctor and getting referred to a specialist and never finding anything wrong. Then Her...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesDiagnosis
Active todayStaying UpliftedWhat do you all do to stay uplifted? How do you combat the depression that can come with dealing with lupus? ~Racquel~ lupus.net team member...Reactions0reactionsComments52 repliesDepression
Active todayHow long did it take to be diagnosed with lupus ?Did anyone had a spinal tap to confirm lupus...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAwareness
Active todayBenlysta My Dr is starting me on Benlysta injections soon. Has anyone ever taken these and if so your opinion please....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Active todayLupus related??I was diagnosed with alopecia when I was 14 — still have random flare ups (27 now). Have always dealt with this skin issue. The spots appear raised and pink/red...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Active todayHow do people with autoimmune disorders survive from day to day if they are unable to work and are denied social security disability?I have applied and been denied 3 times. The third time I had an attorney who handled it. I have lupus, Hashimoto's disease, and RA. I am unable to stand...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesTips & Advice
Active todaySo Dumb I AmWell, I did it again. I went to the pharmacy to pick up my meds and the pharmacist asked for my address to verify and I couldn't remember my house...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBrain Fog
Active todayDepression and anxiety and dealing with family I’m struggling soo bad some people in my family are saying hurtful things and I just can’t help myself from crying being upset is not helping me I just have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Active yesterdayBrain fog and low energyHi, I am experiencing brain fog and extremely low energy levels. Yesterday I walked for 2 miles and I was exhausted. I pushed myself to exercise because my rheumatologist said...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesFatigueJoint PainSymptoms