Lessons From A Chronic Life – a Column by Leslie Rott

August 1, 2018July 30, 2018

When Lupus Rears Its Ugly Head

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I have been lucky that my diseases have been relatively stable over the past few years. Most of the flares I have had were situational, typically when I put myself in ... Read more

June 27, 2018June 25, 2018

I’m Getting Married and My Fiancé Hasn’t Seen Me Flare

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Over the past two years, my diseases have been relatively stable, which is great. I am grateful to be on a medication regimen that keeps my diseases in check. ... Read more

May 23, 2018May 21, 2018

Getting Married and Other Adult Events Despite Living with Lupus

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I’m getting married! I’d like to say that’s the reason for my column’s absence, but the reality is that the last several months have been crazy. In December, I ... Read more

October 25, 2017October 25, 2017

A Cautionary Tale Regarding Alternative Therapies

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Rarely do I try supplements or alternative therapies. But I was approached to try a supplement geared toward patients with lupus. At the time, I was having some issues ... Read more

September 27, 2017September 26, 2017

Weathering the Storm

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One thing that affects my illnesses profoundly is the weather. As temperatures have started to drop, my body already is feeling it. So, I only can imagine what anyone ... Read more

August 30, 2017August 30, 2017

‘Vacation, All I Ever Wanted, Vacation, Had to Get Away’

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This past weekend, I went on vacation for the first time since I started working full time a year-and-a-half ago. I have used all of my paid time off ... Read more

August 16, 2017August 16, 2017

Summertime, Summertime, How I Miss Summertime!

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After getting two masters degrees and a PhD while dealing with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, the reality of what it means to be a chronically ill student was transformed into ... Read more

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Lessons From A Chronic Life – a Column by Leslie Rott

When Lupus Rears Its Ugly Head

I’m Getting Married and My Fiancé Hasn’t Seen Me Flare

Getting Married and Other Adult Events Despite Living with Lupus

A Cautionary Tale Regarding Alternative Therapies

Weathering the Storm

‘Vacation, All I Ever Wanted, Vacation, Had to Get Away’

Summertime, Summertime, How I Miss Summertime!

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