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Wendy is a proven blogger and social media manager who has helped to build online communities for businesses and organizations. She currently heads the website’s social outreach online through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Articles by Wendy Henderson

Lupus Stories: Shanelle the Spoken Word Artist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZJTZMgbdeU In this ACR Simple Tasks video, spoken word artist Shanelle Gabriel talks about her life with lupus for this documentary from the American College of Rheumatology. Read our tips for living well with lupus here.  Shanelle talks about her early symptoms such as joint pain, extreme fatigue…

Why More Children Than Ever Are Being Diagnosed With Lupus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-mRiD49TTs More children than ever are being diagnosed with lupus, this is mainly due to better resources and more pediatric rheumatologists than the disease becoming more prevalent. In this video from Lupus Canada, Dr. Levy from the Hospital for Sick Children discusses lupus in children. Discover seven common…

Understanding the Basics of Lupus

This short informative video from Andés Peña touches on some of the important facts about lupus. Here are 13 lupus symptoms you should be aware of. It explains that lupus is a difficult disease to diagnose because there are so many different symptoms and they mimic other diseases.

Tips for Living Well With Lupus

Lupus is an autoimmune disease which is notoriously difficult to diagnose because the symptoms mimic so many other illnesses. In addition, no two lupus patients are alike as lupus can affect any area of the body (or multiple areas) so they will experience different symptoms. Learn how patients are affected…

What is Brain Fog?

Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms of many chronic illnesses, including lupus, multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia. In this Mind Over Meniere’s video, Glenn describes how brain fog affects him on a daily basis. Jessica discusses emotional and mental problems that arise from suffering from brain fog.

Discussing Lupus-Attributed Neuropsychiatric Disorders

In this Centricity Series video, Dr. Meggan Mackay discusses some of the brain complications lupus patients may suffer from. Find out how one lupus patient is affected by brain fog.  There are 19 different defined neuropsychiatric conditions that can be attributed to lupus and range from mild…

Young Man Donating Kidney to Sister With Lupus

Siblings Connor Frohberg and Cassie Bertwell share the same blood and will also share the same kidneys. Find out what lupus does to the immune system. Twenty-six-year-old Cassie Bertwell had been complaining of aching joints along with hair loss and extreme fatigue for a few years and was initially…

Living With Lupus: Brain Fog

Brain fog is very common in a lot of autoimmune diseases, including lupus. It can affect memory, concentration, and organizational skills. In this vlog from Jessica Lupus, Jessica discusses some of the emotional and mental health issues that come with having a chronic illness, in particular, brain fog. Find out how chronic…