Living with Lupus
Health Insurance for Lupus Warriors | Q&A Forum
Finding the perfect health insurance plan when living with lupus can be difficult. It...
Coronavirus and Lupus | Things to Know
Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a respiratory disease related to the common cold....
Kratom, Pain Management, and Lupus
Some Lupus Warriors use kratom, an herbal supplement, to relieve pain, anxiety, and get through the day. However, the risks may not outweigh the benefits. Kratom (Mytragyna speciose) is a plant native to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Paupua New Guinea. The "leaves contain compounds...
Moon Face, Facial Swelling, and Lupus
Moon face is a colloquial name for extreme facial swelling. It is a common side effect of certain lupus medications, especially prednisone. We humans are visual creatures. Our face is deeply linked to our identity. Moon face, a swelling or rounding of the face, can have an intense impact on...
Britt Clark | My Lupus Story
Britt Clark is the founder of Lupus Lyfe, a lupus blog with a mission of spreading awareness and inspiration to those living with lupus. She is also a contributor to The Mighty. This is her personal lupus story. When I became pregnant with my youngest son in...
Seizures and Lupus
People with lupus sometimes experience seizures – ranging from mild to severe in intensity - as a part of their symptoms. The results have been inconclusive, most likely due to the small sample sizes of these studies. A 2004 study measured it at 11.2% of lupus patients, but...
Reflexology, Massage, and Lupus
Reflexology is a type of special massage used by Lupus Warriors to combat pain and fatigue. When other medications fail, is reflexology a valid option? In reflexology, different parts of the body are “mapped” to different areas of the hands and feet (and sometimes the tongue). Practitioners focus...
Cenerimod: A Potential New Lupus Medication
Research is underway to measure the effectiveness of Cenerimod, a new lupus medication. Early evidence suggests it can help reduce symptoms and prevent flares. Cenerimod is a new medication being developed by the company Idorsia. It is an agonist and modulator for the
College and Life with Lupus: Services & Strategies
Living with lupus means dealing with plenty of challenges, and college can add to the list. But, university services can offer support to help you stay on track. Transitioning from being a child with lupus to being an adult with lupus is hard enough. But, add in going...
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Fertility, and Lupus
Fertility problems are common. Some women turn to in vitro fertilization to help get pregnant. While effective, it can add additional challenges for Lupus Warriors. In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a type of fertility treatment that uses hormone treatments. It works like this: Hormone treatments...
Lupus Health Goals, Looking Ahead to 2020
Setting personal goals is a big part of maintaining your resolutions. As the year comes to an end, what are your health goals for 2020? And what steps are you going to take to make them happen? In order to stay motivated, identifying and setting goals is essential. Your goals...