The Lupus and Autoimmune Blog

Fatigue can be a debilitating symptom of chronic illnesses like Lupus. In this article, learn which Lupus patients it affects, how it affects them, what causes it, and how to manage Lupus fatigue. Who Does Lupus Fatigue Affect and How Does It Affect Them? An estimated 40% of Lupus patients experience persistent severe fatigue. Fatigue […]

Hair loss can greatly affect a Lupus patients’ self confidence. In this article, learn what causes it, how to manage Lupus hair loss, and hair styles that can help hide hair loss. What Causes Lupus Hair Loss? Lupus can cause temporary hair loss due to inflammation or permanent hair loss due to discoid sores or […]

We mostly get our Vitamin D from the sun, but the vast majority of people with Lupus have a tendency to avoid the sun for obvious reasons (cue horrid photosensitivity symptoms…). As a result, some people living with Lupus have a Vitamin D deficiency. Lupus affects the way the body absorb nutrients. Firstly, our immune […]

Moments harness power, they breathe life into the body. If you have a chronic illness, the simple moments are the most powerful because they offer peace and provide a sense of calm. Mindfulness is a powerful management technique used to bring these simple moments to the surface. It will help you decrease pain, minimize adrenaline […]

This past September, through the help of an amazing sponsor, Wendy and her team at Thermotex, we opened the application process once again for our LupusChick College Stipend awards. This particular award was in honor of our friend Ivy Shapiro, 39, of Clermont, Florida (formerly of Sunrise, Florida), who passed away on June 21, 2019, […]

The entire LupusChick team is excited to announce this Fall’s College Stipend award is now open thanks to the generosity and support of this season’s donor, Thermotex! This season’s award is once again in honor of Ivy Ann Shapiro, 39, of Clermont, Florida (formerly of Sunrise, Florida), who passed away on June 21, 2019, due […]