Readers who are familiar with William Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth” will know that belladonna is a poison. So what…
Darla Gay
Darla, who lives in Arkansas, was diagnosed with lupus in 2015. As she grows into her new normal, she created this column to help others with lupus know they are not alone. She writes about hunting down the root causes to her symptoms and side effects.
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Articles by Darla Gay
Following your lupus diagnosis, visits to doctor’s offices begin to multiply. Sometimes I’ll have consultations with three different doctors…
I cannot deny it: I love bread. Toast with peanut butter has been my go-to breakfast for a long time.
What is an anti-inflammatory diet? An anti-inflammatory diet is designed to reduce the inflammation in your body. Certain foods are…
I used to be a neat, organized person. Being diagnosed with lupus, however, turned my world upside down. I…
My rheumatologist’s office is almost two hours away from my home. He is highly regarded in his field, so I…
When your list of chronic illnesses keeps getting longer, it’s hard to find things to be grateful for. It…
My doctor sent me for a sleep study after my husband told him how loudly I snored. I tried…
Lupus ‘brain fog’ is aptly named When I am tired or under a lot of stress, my brain gets…
If you have never experienced a migraine, you’re a lucky person. A migraine is the mother of all headaches:…