The Lupus and Autoimmune Blog

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 […]

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 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 […]

Many people might have only learned about Lupus when singer Selena Gomez revealed it was the reason she had a kidney transplant in 2017. However, an estimated 1.5 million Americans are currently living with Lupus. Whether you have recently received a diagnosis or know someone who has, you probably have a lot of questions. Here are […]

If you’ve been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, you probably see several specialists and take all of the medications and supplements that you need. You may even be living in remission. But what else can you do to help support your body? Read on to learn how you can use nutrition to continue to heal […]

Joint pain is often one of the first symptoms people with Lupus experience. In this article, learn what causes it and how to manage Lupus joint pain. What Causes Lupus Joint Pain? Lupus can cause arthritis, tendonitis, tendon laxity, or carpal tunnel syndrome, all of which lead to joint pain and inflammation. Lupus can also […]