How Lupus Affects the African American Community
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” - Martin Luther King Jr. In honor of Black History Month,...
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- Dec 31, 2019
Things I've Gleaned in 2019
The year of two thousand and nineteen is coming to an end. As I spend time reflecting on the passing year, there are a few observations...
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- Dec 8, 2019
The Chronic Conundrum: How to Explain the Difference Between Acute & Chronic Illnesses
“Are you well yet?" asks the entire world. "No." replies every person living with a chronic illness. Sound familiar? The National...
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- Oct 9, 2019
Raynaud's Disease
October is Raynaud’s Awareness Month, and for many people with Raynaud’s (pronounced Ray-NODES), the chilling, uncomfortable truth is -...
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- Sep 8, 2019
Step Therapy: Why You Can't Get The Medications You Need-When You Need Them
“My doctor wanted me to try Benlysta, a drug that is FDA approved to treat lupus; however, my insurance denied the approval for the...
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- Aug 31, 2019
Central Nervous System Lupus
Central Nervous System Lupus Recently, a dear friend received the news that she had developed CNS (central nervous system) lupus in...
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- Aug 24, 2019
Immunizations and Lupus
August is recognized as National Immunization Month, and with Summer coming to an end, children heading back to school, and the cooler...
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- Jul 27, 2019
Lupus Clinical Trials
LUPUS CLINICAL TRIALS When you read the words “clinical trial” what is your initial reaction? If you and I are similarly minded, I would...
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- Jul 18, 2019
Being A "Teen" With Lupus: I Did It, And So Can You!
Being a teenager with lupus. Probably the most horrific thing you can think of right? End of the world type stuff? Your whole life is...
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- Jun 17, 2019
Datos Sobre Fibromialgia: Mes de la Concientizacion sobre la Fibromialgia
Introducción: No solo se reconoce a nivel nacional como “Mes de la Concientización sobre el Lupus”, sino que también es el “Mes Nacional...
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- Jun 15, 2019
Take the Bummer Out of Summer: Tips to Help with Lupus Photosensitivity
🎵 Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun Please don’t damage me… Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun I’m hiding behind a tree… These little lupies are...
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- May 23, 2019
Fibro Facts: Increasing Awareness For Fibromyalgia
Introduction: Not only is May recognized nationally as “Lupus Awareness Month” but, May is National “Fibromyalgia Awareness Month” as...
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- Apr 22, 2019
New Tests Offer Improved Lupus Diagnostics and Help With Monitoring Disease Activity!
Lupus is an incredibly complex, chronic, and inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, fatigue, and tissue damage to various...
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- Apr 14, 2019
Sjögren’s Syndrome
With April being Sjögren’s Syndrome Awareness Month, More Than Lupus deemed it pertinent to convey information on this illness, its...
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- Apr 9, 2019
Native Americans, Lupus, and Me
My name is Shanna Garcia and I am Lipan Apache and Mexican American. I was diagnosed with lupus in 2010 at the age of thirty. I was told...
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- Mar 30, 2019
The 5 Most Misunderstood Things About Lupus
Lupus is a complex, ongoing, and potentially fatal autoimmune disease, that commonly affects the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, brain, and...
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- Mar 6, 2019
You NEED to DO This!
The Sentence No One with a Chronic Illness Wants To Hear! Living with a chronic illness like lupus can be challenging: the diagnostic...
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- Feb 12, 2019
The Ultimate Valentine's Day Lupus Shopping Guide!
Valentine’s Day is almost here and I know what you are all thinking, “Wait, I still have my Christmas wreath hanging on my door! How can...
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- Jan 28, 2019
- In The Valley -
“The marvelous richness of human experience would lose something of rewarding joy if there were no limitations to overcome. The hilltop...
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- Jan 1, 2019
Making Your Goals Clear in the New Year!
Last night the sparkly New Year's Eve ball dropped in Times Square, ringing in a new year; full of new tomorrows and new hope. 2019 is...
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