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Jul 4

Lupus Overlap Diseases

If you are newly diagnosed you may have heard the term “lupus overlap disease” mentioned by your doctor or another medical professional. ...

Jun 13

Lupus and Exercise

“An object in motion tends to stay in motion. An object at rest tends to stay at rest.” - Newton’s First Law If you live with lupus, you...

Jun 5

Lupus in Men

“In 1990, at the age of 16, I was diagnosed with systemic lupus. I’ve probably lived with lupus since grade school. Before I was...

May 16

The Lupus Diaries

Below is a collection of honest, raw, and vulnerable thoughts from lupus patients and caregivers. These sediments give a glimpse into...

Apr 23

Lupus and Stress

Let’s get right to the point. Coping with an unpredictable and incurable illness like lupus is stressful. Living with lupus may induce...

Apr 10

Lupus & Stem Cell Therapy

INTRODUCTION Two years ago I had the privilege of attending a lupus symposium where Stem Cell Therapy pioneer Dr. Richard Burt was the...

Apr 3

How To Travel With Lupus

-Your Lupus Survival Guide- Vacation (definition): Noun: an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from...

Mar 17

What Its Like For A Lupus Patient To Receive The COVID-19 Vaccine

My name is Kelli and I am the Founder of More Than Lupus. If you are just discovering More Than Lupus, we are so happy to have you and...

Mar 14

Ready To Try Benlysta? This Is The Blog For You!

If you are unfamiliar with the medication Benlysta, however your doctor has recommended it as a potential treatment and you want to learn...

Mar 5

The Great Women Behind Great Lupus Discoveries

Celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth March is #WomensHistoryMonth and we at More Than Lupus thought we would take this opportunity to give a...

Feb 14

How Lupus Affects The Heart

Introduction Lupus is a life-altering and potentially fatal disease that causes the immune system to attack healthy cells by mistake,...

Jan 10

What Is the Most Favored Nation Model? And Why Is It Scary For Lupus Patients?

"This issue of CMS enacting the Most Favored Nation Model is a big problem. It will have devastating consequences for our senior...

Jan 1

Top 21 Things To Try In 2021!

Here is a list of things to bring you cheer, For thriving with lupus in the new year! ONE: Read "The Lupus Encyclopedia" By Dr. Don...

Dec 27, 2020

Lupus & Covid-19: Vaccine Updates By Dr. Robert Katz

The following questions were addressed by Dr. Robert Katz this week and originally shared with the Lupus Society of Illinois. Dr. Katz...

Dec 20, 2020

The Twelve Gifts of Covid

I know it seems preposterous to think that anything good could come out of a global pandemic like Covid-19. However, I would argue that it

Dec 13, 2020

The Covid-19 Vaccine and Lupus: What You Need To Know

Most of us in the US are holding our breath waiting to hear when and how the vaccine will become available. But, is it safe?

Nov 29, 2020

The Ultimate 2020 Lupus Holiday Shopping Guide!

The holidays are upon us my friends, and tis’ the season to start shopping for the ones you love! If you are shopping for someone with a...

Nov 22, 2020

Lupus and Self-Care

“Where you tend a rose...a thistle cannot grow.” - The Secret Garden When asked by doctors or peers, “How are you doing? Are you taking...

Nov 12, 2020

The Lupus Diet: Your "Lupus Grocery List"

The normal American grocery list is often filled with items that contain corn syrup, bad fats, artificial ingredients, and additives. ...