The Lupus and Autoimmune Blog

  By Emily Carroll The holidays are upon us and everyone is freaking out! The tinsel is flying, the lords are leaping and the lights are being thrown all over the house. Let’s be honest — it feels like pure lunacy. Thankfully there are a few tips that can help in getting through the tougher […]

If you’ve been diagnosed with CLE or SLE, you may qualify to take part in a clinical study now enrolling across the U.S. Take an online pre-screener to find out if you qualify. If you experience lupus symptoms like rash and sun sensitivity, you may qualify to participate in a new clinical trial. Clinical trials may […]

This is a guest post by Christopher D. Marshall Let’s face it, living with chronic illness is no picnic. Doctors appointments, lifestyle changes, and dealing with the symptoms of the illness can really take a toll. When you’re a man, however, it can become even more stressful. Sociological expectations, as well as our egos, can […]

Written by Marisa Zeppieri, LC Founder Working when living with a chronic illness like performing a tricky balancing act; for many of us, our mind is often eager and full of ideas but our body can sometimes stop us in our tracks. Over the years (through LupusChick.com), I have literally met thousands of lupus patients and […]

This is a guest post by Kelley O’Brien For years, I was trapped in an anxiety-inducing cycle of believing I was going to die. I had more than a dozen unexplained symptoms that left me exhausted just crawling out of bed in the morning. I was lethargic all day, in pain and dizzy. By bedtime, […]

Lupus Awareness Month is coming to a close, signaling one thing – summer is on its way! While I am thrilled to not be freezing – I live near the Canadian border – the heat and sun scare bit me just a bit. Why? Well, I am one of the 2/3 of lupus patients who […]