The Lupus and Autoimmune Blog

If you have been living with lupus, you are most likely familiar with the following scenario: You start feeling worse than normal, perhaps with more aches or pains, increased fever, or sudden fatigue and you wonder, “Am I getting sick or is this the start of a flare up?” “And what can I do about […]

If you are just in the midst of getting diagnosed with lupus, you will likely be off to see a Rheumatologist for the first time. Rheumatologists are doctors who specialize in connective tissue and rheumatological diseases such as lupus, RA, scleroderma and more. Visiting for the first time can feel overwhelming. You likely have a […]

It is that time of year again! Lupus Awareness Month is here and it is time for us once again to partner with some incredible brands to bring you lots of free goodies! First up is our CBD oil giveaway brought to us by KalmKanna. This is one of the brands I have personally tested, […]

It seems like everywhere you turn these days, you see something about CBD. In the chronic illness community, you see CBD being added to the daily roster of items being used to relieve symptoms and improve overall health. I started my journey with CBD about three years ago and it has helped tremendously with pain […]

This is a guest post by contributing writer, Stephanie Pawlowski When your spouse is facing chronic pain or illness, it can be a difficult and draining time for you and your family. Everything looks fine on the outside, and it’s hard to understand why your life together seems to have changed so much. Maybe the […]

This is a guest post by LupusChick contributor, Emily Carroll, sharing her opinion of how her life would change if a cure was suddenly found for her lupus.  We hear the word “cure” often, as we bring awareness to various illnesses. Curing a disease is the end goal for all diseases. To live in a […]