Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms to keep track of, and lots of information to absorb. Thankfully, living in a digital age means that there are numerous mobile apps that can help you manage your chronic…
If you are active on social media and have a chronic illness, you’ve probably come across the term “spoonie.” The word comes from a woman’s explanation of how she has to manage her energy levels each day.  As she was in a cafe at the time, she grabbed a bunch of spoons to…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can come and go, leaving those living with the condition unsure when their next flare will hit or when they’ll go back into remission. MORE: Nine tips to help you live better with lupus. When a person enters a period of remission, the disease…
Being diagnosed with lupus can leave you feeling bewildered, lost and lonely and the bombardment of information over the first few weeks may leave you reeling and thinking the worst. Lupus sufferer Susan Hampson (who also happens to be the personal assistant to Dr. Graham Hughes at the Lupus…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can attack any part of the body and lead to many different health problems, including osteoporosis. MORE: Nine tips to help you live better with lupus. Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones. It decreases bone density, making them susceptible to breaks and…
In this video from the Lupus Research Alliance, Dr. Alana Levine talks about lupus flares and how they affect those who live with the disease. MORE: What’s the prognosis for lupus patients? Dr. Levine explains that each lupus patient is different and will have a different…
Everyone who lives with lupus will experience the disease differently. The symptoms vary and not all people will suffer from the same ones. Remission — the time when lupus isn’t active — also varies greatly from person to person. MORE: Nine important facts about lupus you may not know. Some lupus…
One of the most debilitating and frustrating symptoms of lupus for many is fatigue. More than merely feeling tired, fatigue can disrupt your entire life and lead to other health concerns such as depression and anxiety. The level of fatigue a person suffers will differ from one lupus patient to…
Many have heard the term “lupus,” but are unsure what the chronic disease is or how it affects those who suffer from it. In this video from the Lupus Research Alliance, Dr. Alana Levine talks about what lupus is and how it affects those who…
Thanks to modern medicine and ongoing scientific research, lupus patients have a better prognosis than ever before. According to lupus.org, between 80 percent and 90 percent of people living with the disease will have a normal life expectancy. MORE: Nine important facts about lupus you may not…