There Is Something WrongI began experiencing headaches in fall of 2013. Suspected sinus infection, so antibiotics given, headaches did not go away. In December, I tested positive for MRSA in my nose. One... By CommunityMemberd6f1e31 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lupus: The Great EqualizerI was diagnosed with Lypus, RA, and Fibromaylia. I'm a marine veteran who served proudly. I could run far and do anything. Now, my life has changed drastically. I'm lucky... By CommunityMember3771 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ExhaustedSince being diagnosed three days before Christmas in 2017, it has been extremely exhausting. It had gotten to the point where it was all I could do to go to... By CommunityMemberc715ac1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Me and LupusHello I’m Gina. I was diagnosed with Lupus in 1999. I told my doctor between me, him, and God, we will handle this. I went through months of joint pain... By CommunityMember47436771 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Lupus StoryIn 2010 I was experiencing chest pains & fatigue. I thought had the flu or a bad cold. Went to my PCP who then told my mom get me to... By Jnina1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Cooking Helps Me RelaxBelieve or not but my way of getting my mind preoccupied when in a flare, is cooking. I cook and add music to the mix and it is so therapeutic... By leea731 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Mom of Lupus WarriorLupus was introduced to our family when my young niece was diagnosed at just 8 years old with SLE/Lupus Nephritis. Sadly, she recently passed away at 23 years old from... By Lupus Warriors Mom1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Daily StrugglesI started showing signs of the spots right after my son was born in 1995 but didn't get diagnosed to tell 2001 or 2002 when they finally did a biopsy... By CommunityMember22121 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Change for the BetterI grew up in a happy family, with few health concerns. I had big dreams for the future, and had just finished my freshman year of my undergrad degree when... By Pandora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Is It Lupus?I have an autoimmune illness that no one's sure of. Is it Churg Strauss, Vasculitis or? Or Lupus? Here's what I know, lupus has been identified in blood tests but... By Oakwoman1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Where Do I Go From Here?I'm about to be 41, and I got my positive ANA results in March. Looking at the symptoms and old blood work, it is possible that I've had lupus since... By CommunityMember6531131 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lupus and CancerIt was discovered that I have lupus while the doctors were searching for the tumor that they eventually located in my pancreas. Unfortunately, the symptoms of lupus and neuroendocrine cancer... By tmonterosso1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Lupus StoryIt took 29 years to definitely be diagnosed with systemic lupus. I was nearly 31, (1979) when I was pregnant with my second daughter. Lupus was questioned due to toxemia... By illmom19471 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Lupus Does Not Define MeI was diagnosed with lupus in 2021 after 5 long months of pain and no answers. It was a relief to at least have a diagnosis. However, there’s been a... By marycruztl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Am a MiracleI would describe myself as a miracle; a determined person who has overcome and survived many physical, emotional, and financial setbacks in life. If I was an animal, I would... By CommunityMember315f5d2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Journey With SLE LupusI was diagnosed with SLE lupus and rheumatoid arthritis when I was about 28. Before lupus, I was very energetic, upbeat and always full of life. I had 4 children... By CommunityMember14783 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Life’s Unpredictable DaysI was diagnosed in 2000 with SLE lupus. I had butterfly patches on my face but eventually they disappeared. I’m always exhausted tired and drained out. 😩 I’m a caregiver... By Steeler19641 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Diagnosis StoryI was recently diagnosed. It's been exhausting and overwhelming. I'm just trying to cope with it as best as I can. I have Sjogren's, too. Most days I'm in bed... By gr33nie421 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Finally Some AnswersI was officially diagnosed with lupus in March after suffering from pain and fatigue for years. After a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis in 2017 and then another doctor dismissing that... By loopy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Lupus Is Not Stopping MeI got diagnosed back in 2015. I didn't have any insurance, so I couldn't afford to get any medication. I stayed going back and forth to the emergency room. I... By CommunityMemberf818a21 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments