The Lupus and Autoimmune Blog

By Staff Writer, Stephanie Pawlowski The holidays are a time when our desire to help those in need can be at its strongest. While opportunities to help are everywhere, how can we help others when we are struggling with a chronic illness? For many of us, serving food at a local shelter or shoveling the […]

If you are currently employed or considering a potential job opportunity, it helps to know what your rights and responsibilities are as someone with lupus under the Americans with Disabilities Act. You may remember that for this past Lupus Awareness Month, I teamed up with the amazing Healthgrades.com for a series on Lupus and employment. […]

When I hear from men and women newly diagnosed with Lupus, one of the most common questions I am asked is whether or not they will still be able to work. While every individual is different, there are some tips and suggestions I want to share regarding working when diagnosed with Lupus. As part of […]

  When speaking on the topic of chronic illness, employment and working comes up often. Most of the men and women I have met have had their career impacted in some way. Despite a rocky road with Lupus and other health issues, I’ve been able to find my place in this world…and if you are […]

Shortly after being diagnosed with lupus, I had to give up a Nursing career I had worked so hard for. I was lucky though because I loved to write, and at the time, it was the only thing I was able to do. I could work from home or the hospital and no one had […]

Disclaimer: I am not a physician and this article should not be taken as medical advice. Please speak with a physician or registered nutritionist if you have any questions. The following is my personal experience. Hello, LupusChicks! So if you happened to catch my Facebook live tonight (you can see a replay here), I discussed […]