The Lupus and Autoimmune Blog

Anyone who has ever dealt with chronic illness is probably sick of hearing about non disabled people “finding a new normal” in a post-COVID world. We’ve been trying to find our new normal since COVID hit (and seriously, what is “post-COVID”? That doesn’t exist for high-risk individuals). In truth, many of us have been trying […]

Everyone is so busy these days. There are countless demands on our time with work commitments, family life, friendships and general day-to-day tasks needing to be juggled. It’s enough to leave anyone frazzled, but for those with chronic illness, the fast-paced nature of modern life can feel exhausting. Fatigue first started impacting my life during […]

Summer has set in for the Northern Hemisphere and a lot of people are planning on taking a trip abroad for the first time since the pandemic began. Traveling can be a hugely exciting experience. But the reality is often a little more complicated for those of us with chronic illnesses. Standing in long lines […]

My dad keeps telling people my hair is falling out. I have an autoimmune disorder called Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease, which causes me chronic muscle spasms; constant pain; weakness that sometimes prevents me from walking, showering or even getting out of bed; migraines; vomiting; tremors; episodes of depersonalization/derealization; and telogen effluvium, but sure, yes, my […]

The entire LupusChick team is excited to announce that this Spring’s College Stipend award is now open thanks to the generosity and support of this season’s donor, Christopher Johnson. Christopher has donated this stipend in honor of his beautiful wife, Ada, who passed away from Lupus on November 30, 2019. Before we get into the […]

Chronic pain affects about one in five people in the U.S., making it challenging, if not impossible to work, form social connections, or enjoy the little things in life. Chronic pain is linked to conditions such as arthritis, injuries, lupus and other elusive causes. While there are medications to treat chronic pain, there are also […]