Lupus Patients Who Experienced Childhood Adversity Report Worse Disease Activity and Overall Health, Study Says

Systemic lupus erythematosus patients who experienced childhood adversity, such as abuse, neglect, and household challenges, report worse overall health, depression, and higher disease activity, a new study shows. The study, “Relationships Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health Status in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,” was published in the journal Arthritis…

Neglecting My Baby Named Lupus

Lupus is a part of me, and like a baby, it’s something I need to nurture, pay attention to. But at times, I neglect my lupus so much that someone could call the Administration for Children’s Services on me. I never asked for this cranky brat that changed my life,…