When I was first diagnosed with SLE (lupus), it was challenging to come to terms with how much my life was going to be…
When I was first diagnosed with SLE (lupus), it was challenging to come to terms with how much my life was going to be…
Costochondritis is a literal pain in your chest, and it took me years to find any relief. It is a condition that affects the cartilage that connects the rib cage to…
The holidays can be a challenging time for anyone, but if you have a chronic illness, it can be overwhelming for many reasons…
I first realized I had Raynaud’s Phenomenon a few months before I was officially diagnosed with lupus. I first noticed the condition while running…
Just this year, I was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma. Living with lupus, I know there is an increased risk of cancer…
In 2018 I was diagnosed with a rare immune disorder called Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia. My hemoglobin dramatically…
Photosensitivity is a common problem among lupus patients. If you have been diagnosed with lupus, you may…
Traveling with a chronic illness can be difficult because you never know how your body will react. The most important thing you can do is listen…
At the age of 14, the pain and fatigue started to creep up on me. Those around me thought it was growing pains, I thought I was weak…
Sjogren’s Syndrome is a rheumatic disorder that can occur on its own or secondary to other connective tissue disorders…