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November 20, 2020November 18, 2020
The Difficulty of Explaining Lupus Fatigue to Others

Learning to live with lupus fatigue for nearly five years has been one of my greatest challenges, both physically and mentally. Initially, it was ... Read more
November 16, 2020November 13, 2020
Wrapping My Head Around the Number of Meds I Take

Every morning and evening, I pull out my big bag of medications. The evenings aren’t as bad as the mornings. For the second round ... Read more
November 13, 2020November 12, 2020
Lupus Makes Me Crave Control

A month ago, I quit my job as a barista in search of something different. I applied for nearly everything with only one qualifier: ... Read more
October 26, 2020October 22, 2020
I Am Developing a Phobia of Commitments

I’ve always considered myself a reliable person. If I said I would do something, it would be done. If I said I would be ... Read more
October 16, 2020October 15, 2020
The Glory of Extraordinary Doctors

In the last four years, I have played patient to some medical professionals with no regard for me as someone who needed their care. ... Read more

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May 17, 2018May 15, 2018

With Lupus, a Power Nap Helps You to Maximize Your Day

Columns, Keep It Moving - a Column by Shanelle Gabriel

What others call “overdoing it” I call “maximizing the hours of the day.” One example is this past weekend, for which my Saturday was scheduled to go like this: 7:30 a.m. – Walk for Lupus in Manhattan 9:30 a.m. ... Read more

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Updates

The Difficulty of Explaining Lupus Fatigue to Others

Wrapping My Head Around the Number of Meds I Take

Lupus Makes Me Crave Control

I Am Developing a Phobia of Commitments

The Glory of Extraordinary Doctors

Figuring Out Where We All Fit In

Because of Lupus, I Learned the Meaning of Love

Am I Experiencing Karma From Past Judgmental Thoughts?

The Journey to Happiness After My Lupus Diagnosis

Responding to Religious Comments When You’re Not Religious

I’m Growing Tired of Smiling My Way Through Compromise

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Sometimes I Feel Like an Imposter in the Lupus Community

The Mantra ‘I Have Lupus but Lupus Doesn’t Have Me’ Is Nonsense

Revisiting the Plans I Had Before the World Went Mad

Your Opinions and Advice Are Now Considered Garbage

How Lupus Was the Catalyst to Authenticity in My Life

These Feelings Can’t Be Real

How I’m Reclaiming the Anniversary of My Diagnosis

Remembering the Time I Thought I Could Find Some Normalcy

Why I Don’t Want to Live Forever

I Am Battling Lupus but I Am Not Fragile

Remaining Hopeful Is Hard, but I’m Trying

Benlysta Treatment Lowers Disease Activity for SLE Patients, Real-world Data Shows

Taking Advantage of Living in a Time Like No Other

Global Registry Studying COVID-19 Impact on Lupus, Other Rheumatic Diseases

I’m Learning New Skills as I Adapt to Change

Global Survey Finds Lupus Greatly Affects Physical Function and Life Quality

Lupus Awareness Month Marked by Local, Online and Worldwide Activities

Industry leaders seek to advance innovative resources for rare and orphan disease communities amid COVID-19 outbreak

A Different Kind of Connection

Surge in Telemedicine One ‘Good’ Outcome from COVID-19 Crisis, Doctors Say

Study of Hydroxychloroquine vs. COVID-19 Planned for SLE Patients

Coping and Thriving During COVID-19 Isolation

RC18 Receives FDA’s Fast Track Designation for Treating SLE

Remaining Optimistic During Times of Uncertainty

With Lupus, a Power Nap Helps You to Maximize Your Day

The Difficulty of Explaining Lupus Fatigue to Others

Wrapping My Head Around the Number of Meds I Take

Lupus Makes Me Crave Control

I Am Developing a Phobia of Commitments

The Glory of Extraordinary Doctors

Figuring Out Where We All Fit In

Because of Lupus, I Learned the Meaning of Love

Am I Experiencing Karma From Past Judgmental Thoughts?

The Journey to Happiness After My Lupus Diagnosis

Responding to Religious Comments When You’re Not Religious

I’m Growing Tired of Smiling My Way Through Compromise

Subscribe to our mailing list

Sometimes I Feel Like an Imposter in the Lupus Community

The Mantra ‘I Have Lupus but Lupus Doesn’t Have Me’ Is Nonsense

Revisiting the Plans I Had Before the World Went Mad

Sharing My Diagnosis on Social Media Changed My Life

Your Opinions and Advice Are Now Considered Garbage

How Lupus Was the Catalyst to Authenticity in My Life

These Feelings Can’t Be Real

How I’m Reclaiming the Anniversary of My Diagnosis

Remembering the Time I Thought I Could Find Some Normalcy

Why I Don’t Want to Live Forever

I Am Battling Lupus but I Am Not Fragile

Remaining Hopeful Is Hard, but I’m Trying

Benlysta Treatment Lowers Disease Activity for SLE Patients, Real-world Data Shows

Taking Advantage of Living in a Time Like No Other

Global Registry Studying COVID-19 Impact on Lupus, Other Rheumatic Diseases

I’m Learning New Skills as I Adapt to Change

Global Survey Finds Lupus Greatly Affects Physical Function and Life Quality

Lupus Awareness Month Marked by Local, Online and Worldwide Activities

Industry leaders seek to advance innovative resources for rare and orphan disease communities amid COVID-19 outbreak

A Different Kind of Connection

Surge in Telemedicine One ‘Good’ Outcome from COVID-19 Crisis, Doctors Say

Study of Hydroxychloroquine vs. COVID-19 Planned for SLE Patients

Coping and Thriving During COVID-19 Isolation

RC18 Receives FDA’s Fast Track Designation for Treating SLE

Remaining Optimistic During Times of Uncertainty