The Lupus and Autoimmune Blog

This article originally appeared on my Diaries of a LupusChick column on LupusNewsToday.com I think learning how lupus can permeate every aspect of your life is one of the most frustrating and challenging aspects of dealing with the disease. Unfortunately, intimacy and our sex lives typically take a hit at some point. Maintaining a certain […]

  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 […]

It’s that time of year again for many of us across the country – the time when you bunker in the confinements of your home in order to shield yourself from the crisp cold climates of winter. The sniffles and the sneezes have also commenced as the start of the dreaded cold season begins. But […]

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 […]

By Emily Carroll I like to consider myself an artist when it comes to coping with lupus and the daily struggles it so graciously provides. I found myself being unable to overcome bad days and succumbing to the pain and fatigue on a daily basis. My mental game was not as strong as I needed it to […]

This is a guest post by Christopher D. Marshall Diabetes is a chronic illness in which a person’s body does not produce the insulin required to maintain a healthy blood sugar level. Insulin is a hormone that the body needs in order to convert sugar into energy. Without it, sugars build up in the blood […]