The Lupus and Autoimmune Blog

Lupus nephritis and primary membranous nephropathy affect many aspects of daily life. Pain, swelling, fatigue, and other symptoms can make it hard to start your day or complete even basic tasks at home, work, or school.  Clinical studies evaluating a potential new option for the treatment of patients living with LN or pMN are now underway. You may be eligible to receive up to $9,223 in compensation for your […]

For Lupus Awareness Month this year, I really wanted to highlight various populations that deal with lupus – specifically Middle Eastern groups of people and also Indian-Caribbean. We do not hear much about these populations when combing through lupus statistics…or do we? Through research, I found that almost all studies pulled up online often lump […]

Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with Lupus for years, having a chronic illness like Lupus can take a toll on your mental health. According to a 2017 study, 1 in 4 Lupus patients have signs of depression and 40% of Lupus patients have anxiety. However Lupus affects your mental health, know […]

If you’ve ever thought, “Man, I wish my lupus experience could actually make a difference!” I have some exciting news. It can. And you can even earn up to $250 while doing it, all from home. Let me introduce you to Joined Bio, a patient powered research platform that connects people living with health conditions […]

The entire LupusChick team is excited to announce this Fall’s College Stipend award is now open thanks to the generosity and support of Ivy’s family and friends. This season’s award – our 19th award – is once again in honor of Ivy Ann Shapiro, 39, of Clermont, Florida (formerly of Sunrise, Florida), who passed away […]

LupusChick recently spoke with Brian Labus, Ph.D., MPH, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Public Health to answer your questions about what immunocompromised patients need to know about Evusheld for the prevention of COVID-19.   What is Evusheld? Evusheld is a combination of […]

Everyone with a chronic illness has heard their condition described as a “battle” or a “fight,” as though it is a challenge to be overcome. Even we describe it that way sometimes, with ourselves as warriors taking on the chronic illnesses which impact our lives. It’s easy to see why this terminology has made its […]