Managing life with Lupus after my appendicitis in February has proven to be a challenge to say the least. Just after that, we learned that the owner of the house we rent planned to put it up for sale at the end of our lease ….
It’s been nearly three weeks since my appendectomy, and I’m still recovering. I find myself sleeping during the day for several hours, especially after I’ve done any extra activity like going out to breakfast or ….
I just wanted to tell you about my latest health crisis. Last Monday, I had severe abdominal pain that turned out to be appendicitis. I had to have an emergency appendectomy. Very scary because I’ve been on Coumadin ….
Knowing that my younger sister would probably get tired of my asking her to get checked for Lupus, I did it anyway. For years, she’s been having some of the same symptoms I’ve had and a few strange symptoms that are a bit ….
Today I had my first rheumatology appointment, after waiting for nearly four months. I was so nervous! But, I’m happy to report that my new doctor was wonderful. She’s a very ….
I’ve been spending a good amount of time learning more about Lupus. I contacted my former psychotherapist in Las Vegas about the news of my Lupus diagnosis and requested a Skype session with her since I haven’t ….
I just got the call from my doctor about yesterday’s blood test results. Two of the blood tests for autoimmune disease came back positive — one for general autoimmune disease (ANA) and the other for systemic lupus erythematosus (Anti-DNA DS).
Unfortunately, the answer to the question “What’s life really like with Lupus?” isn’t easy to answer. The disease is just so personal. No two Lupus cases are….
No matter how you feel about diaries and journals, when you have an unpredictable autoimmune disease like Lupus, it’s vitally important to keep track of how the disease impacts your life. A Lupus diary….
“How to Use” excerpt from the Lupus Diary — the book that helps you keep track of how you’re feeling in a quick, easy-to-enter format that will be practical and helpful to you as you manage your life with Lupus ….
Written with by Olivia Davenport