I apologize for my lengthy leave of absence on my blog. There has been dissention in my body – lupus complications plague me. I’m running on a lupus hamster wheel (and not losing any weight in the process – thank you very much).
Lupus Pain
Tears blurred my sight as I lost bearing of the blade on my knife as I chopped romaine lettuce. Everything in my body hurt – lupus pain was in rare form last tonight. I let myself cry away as I risked slicing a finger, mistaking it for a carrot or tomato.
Being Young and Chronically Ill
When you are a teenager or young adult, chronic illness derails your life. You are trying to do everything your healthy friends and peers are doing, but most of the time you just can’t.
When Lupus Throws You for a Loop
Hopefully, one day there will be a cure for lupus and the lupus loop will dissolve forever. Until then, please hold onto hope with me, & let lupus loop-us.
Men Can Have Lupus Too
My 2nd guest writer is a wife whose husband has lupus. She shares their emotionally moving journey that led to his diagnosis. While lupus effects mostly women, it’s important to know and spread the word that men can have lupus too.
How can I help You With Your Lupus?
My vision is a place where people with chronic illnesses can own homes and live among fellow spoonies. A spoonie community. A spoonity.
Migraine Glasses! Who Knew?
I’m a bit miffed at my neurologist. In the 7 years I have been under his care, he’s never mentioned glasses of this sort. These glasses would have helped tremendously. Well doc, put on your big boy tighty whities because we have something discuss…
A Daughter and a Dog With Lupus
I’m jealous of a dog. Not just any dog, I’m jealous of my mom’s dog […]
Lupus Confession
I need to woman up and make a lupus confession. I have been promoting lupus-life […]
How to Give Better Lupus Support
Friends, family, colleagues, caregivers, medical staff or anyone who deals with or has someone in […]