The Lupus and Autoimmune Blog

Chronic pain affects about one in five people in the U.S., making it challenging, if not impossible to work, form social connections, or enjoy the little things in life. Chronic pain is linked to conditions such as arthritis, injuries, lupus and other elusive causes. While there are medications to treat chronic pain, there are also […]

Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with Lupus for years, having a chronic illness like Lupus can take a toll on your mental health. According to a 2017 study, 1 in 4 Lupus patients have signs of depression and 40% of Lupus patients have anxiety. However Lupus affects your mental health, know […]

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 […]

Back in February, we opened the application process for the 2nd Annual LupusChickChristi Henderson college stipend award, which helps a special man or woman living with lupus – and in school – to pay for supplies, books, tuition, or other expenses. This year we are thrilled to give away two more awards – our 12th […]