Suits: An Expensive Fashion Statement For Someone Living With LupusThe average cost of living with lupus in America is $22,000 and $50,000. The cost of lupus is based on several studies...reactionscomments
Ovarian Cysts and LupusI hope I am not alone when I say that an ovarian cyst can be very painful. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs...reactionscomments
Identify Lupus Flare Ups and Preparing for PregnancyLearn to identify your flare-ups. What are the signs? When can you tell that there is change within your body? Lupus is...reactionscomments
What To Expect When Taking CorticosteroidsI stare up at the IV bag of clear liquid snaking into my arm: "1000mg methylprednisolone," the nurse at my rheumatologist explains...reactionscomments
Coping With Loneliness in LupusCoping with loneliness is depressing, especially for me. I have been feeling lonely for some time now. When I am sick, I...reactions1comment
How I Learned To Manage My Lupus With ExerciseBefore I was diagnosed with lupus, I was never a fan of exercise. In gym class in high school, I was usually...reactions3comments
The Pain in My Chest – What Is that?My chest hurts. I can barely breathe. I feel like I am having a heart attack. How many have had this conversation...reactions5comments
How Lupus And Rheumatoid Arthritis Are RelatedLupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a lot in common. Both are autoimmune conditions in which a person’s immune system fights against...reactionscomments
Preparing for Puerto RicoPreparing to take a vacation overseas can be a hectic situation. Let me share a few tips that I have learned while...reactionscomments
Tips to Fight Lupus FatigueFor many people living with lupus, fatigue is the most common symptom experienced. Whether it’s a persistent lack of energy, a sense...reactions2comments
Advocating For Your Health Beyond Healthcare DisparitiesHave you ever felt like some doctors are not listening to you? Sometimes I feel like they have already judged me before...reactions25comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and LupusHave you ever heard of Hidradenitis suppurativa? It is a chronic skin disease that causes painful, boil-like lumps that form under the...reactionscomments
Things To Think About Before A MoveLet’s be honest ...moving is just awful no matter who you are, where you are moving, or how many times you have...reactionscomments
Why I Use a Handicapped Pass Even When I Don't Feel TerribleI first asked my doctor to prescribe me a handicapped parking pass a little over 8 years ago. Perhaps “ask” is not...reactionscomments
Recent Negative Doctor's AppointmentWhy should a doctor feel that they have the right to force a specific treatment onto an individual? If that person does...reactionscomments
Overlooked and Underrepresented: The Need to Bring Lupus to the ForefrontOftentimes people are fast to talk about their support for other health issues. Health issues are important and talked about consistently. Think...reactionscomments
What I Find Most Frustrating About LupusHave you ever experienced panic because you took a list of flare symptoms to your doctor and they didn't respond with any...reactionscomments
Scheduling My Life Around LupusWhen I first became sick at 21 years old, I was an active person balancing a job and my first year of...reactions1comment
Body PositivityBody positivity can not only influence a woman to love herself, but it can also change the outlook on how she loves...reactionscomments
