Day-to-Day Living
Lupus Headaches: Causes, Types, and Treatments
Lupus headaches are a notorious and well-known symptom of lupus. However, they...
The Mediterranean Diet, Nutritional Value, and Lupus
Diet and proper eating habits are extremely important for people with lupus....
My Lupus Story: ZseTaun Washington
ZseTaun Washington, a Lupus Warrior and member of the LupusCorner community, was kind enough to share her personal lupus story. "Have you ever been tested for lupus?" Those were the words that started it all. Dr. Thompson was my new doctor. I made an appointment because I needed him...
Pre-Made Meals and Delivery Plans for Life with Lupus
Eating right can take a lot of time and money, but new options can take the pain out of food prep. Meal deliveries can take the guesswork out of planning and take shopping and cooking off of the to-do list. Eating healthy can be a...
Q&A Forum: The Holidays
With the holiday season fast approaching, Lupus Warriors will be adjusting to new and different circumstances. This might mean less travel to visit family, zoom calls with relatives, or just staying home! We wanted to hear how you are preparing to spend the holidays, what adjustments you...
Diabetes and Lupus: Managing Comorbid Conditions
Many people with lupus also have diabetes, and the ways that the two diseases are related are complicated. It isn’t easy, but it is possible to navigate both illnesses at the same time. Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that effect how the body processes...
Positive Affirmations and Lupus
Positive affirmations and positive thinking are two powerful strategies that can help Lupus Warriors improve self esteem, manage stress, & get motivated to take on challenges. Staying positive and motivated when dealing with lupus and its myriad symptoms isn’t easy. Over time, it’s easy to find yourself in...
Caffeine Intake and Lupus | Staying Alert
Should you drink that brew? Coffee and other caffeine-containing foods are a mixed bag – both good and bad - for people with lupus. Fatigue is a common symptom of lupus, and it can come along with brain fog and
Patient-Reported Outcomes, Quality of Life, and Lupus
Many aspects of lupus can't be recorded with tests. Patient-reported outcomes help Lupus Warriors and researchers better understand the impact of SLE. For Lupus Warriors, trusting your instincts is the way to go. You know the early warning signs of your flares. You know your...
Lupus Self-Management and Communication Strategies
An essential part of successful self-management (the management of one’s own condition and symptoms) is to communicate with others, not to do it on one’s own. What is self-management? Self-management is the continuous engagement in your illness, by actively participating in the...
Steroid Tapering, Health Benefits, & Lupus
The best daily steroid dose for lupus can change. Strategic dosing is an important part of managing lupus. A new study shows that successful steroid tapering of prednisone has increased since 2000. During a lupus flare, you want to feel better. But, the strategies that work to get...