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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 14, 2018

The Angel Said to Them, "Do Not Be Afraid"

There are many things I love about the Christmas season. I love unpacking the Christmas boxes and decorating our home with festive...

Nov 15, 2018

The Ultimate 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 9, 2018

New Lupus Treatments In The Pipeline

While attending the American College of Rheumatology 2018 meeting, several potential new treatments were highlighted that showed patient...

Nov 1, 2018

Hydroxychloroquine and the Eyes

After recently attending the ACR Conference in Chicago, there was one session that stirred up the crowd with a tornado of heat, sound,...

Oct 25, 2018

Shared Decision Making

While sitting here jet-lagged after returning from the ACR Conference in Chicago, I am collecting my thoughts after a whirlwind of...

Oct 20, 2018

My World Has Gotten Smaller But More Important

By: Donna Oram, MSW, ACSW When "Lupus Throws You for A Loop” (available on Amazon), was published in early 2017, it allowed my world to...

Oct 8, 2018

"On The Road Again"

DISCOVERING A NEW LOVE OF TRAVELING WITH LUPUS. Every year my husband, son and I would try to take family trips. We would pack up our...

Oct 5, 2018

Regina's Story

I guess we should start from the beginning, now keep in mind... I am not a blogger, or a writer of any sort, these are just my feelings. ...

Sep 15, 2018

Lupus y Nutricion

Lupus y nutrición (Lupus & Nutrition) ¿Existe una "dieta lupus" perfecta? Introducción Sé lo que estás pensando. En serio, Kelli?...

Sep 2, 2018

Healing: A Team Effort

I recently had a conversation with a fellow "lupie" about some tests she had recently. She shared great news and her relief was palpable....

Aug 15, 2018

Tratamientos lúpicos El

Lupus es un trastorno autoinmune complejo y continuo en el que el cuerpo ataca las células sanas en diferentes partes del cuerpo por...

Aug 12, 2018

Lupus Treatments

Lupus is a complex and ongoing autoimmune disorder where the body attacks healthy cells in different parts of the body by mistake. Every...

Jul 27, 2018

“Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? "

When a person is handed the news that he or she has a chronic, life-altering disease like lupus, it is quite common to feel overwhelmed...

Jul 15, 2018

Lupus & Lamaze:The Good, The Bad & The Ugly About Being Pregnant with Lupus

Introduction When I first approached my team of doctors regarding my eagerness to embark on the journey to motherhood, the response was...

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