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June 21, 2019June 19, 2019

What Works for You Might Not Work for Me

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

I’m wary of taking advice from anyone, because people rarely understand what lupus is or how it affects my body. They merely know of someone who has the disease. ... Read more

June 20, 2019June 18, 2019

As a Lupus Patient, I Have Learned to Be Prepared

Columns, Learning to Live with Lupus - a Column by Darla Gay

Following your lupus diagnosis, visits to doctor’s offices begin to multiply. Sometimes I’ll have consultations with three different doctors in the same week. If they order tests, it means ... Read more

June 17, 2019June 13, 2019

Being Positive Isn’t Always Easy

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

Many of us grew up with nicknames. Later, working in the real estate industry, it was common for people to adopt nicknames that helped promote their businesses. Because I ... Read more

June 14, 2019June 12, 2019

I Never Wanted to Be an Inspiration — I’d Rather Be Free of Lupus

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

“You’re an inspiration to many.” I get it all the time. Do you want to know a secret? I never wanted to be an inspiration — not like this. ... Read more

June 13, 2019June 11, 2019

Just Like Oprah, I Love Bread!

Columns, Learning to Live with Lupus - a Column by Darla Gay

I cannot deny it: I love bread. Toast with peanut butter has been my go-to breakfast for a long time. But as I am now learning, both of these ... Read more

June 10, 2019June 6, 2019

Lupus Is a Bully, and I Will Treat It as Such

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

Recently, I was having a discussion about lupus. Because I’m a self-proclaimed joy junkie, I was asked why I say I am battling lupus instead of living with it. ... Read more

June 7, 2019June 5, 2019

I’m Living My Best Life Yet Despite Lupus

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

Whenever I write about lupus, I refer to it as a separate entity. In my mind, my journey with lupus is a battle; it’s always been a “me versus ... Read more

June 6, 2019June 4, 2019

Will an Anti-inflammatory Diet Help My Symptoms?

Columns, Learning to Live with Lupus - a Column by Darla Gay

What is an anti-inflammatory diet? An anti-inflammatory diet is designed to reduce the inflammation in your body. Certain foods are known to contribute to inflammation, but it can also ... Read more

June 3, 2019May 23, 2019

Saying Goodbye to the Past Life and Learning New Hobbies that Heal

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

Lupus is not a happy disease, yet I have always been a joy junkie who looks for anything positive in my challenges. In my prior life, I was always ... Read more

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019

Being Both the Caregiver and Care Receiver with Chronic Illness

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

Many things about my relationship with my partner, Jordan, are unique. As two 20-somethings, each living with our own chronic illness, our experiences are a world away from those ... Read more