Navigating Pregnancy Challenges with Lupus

Approximately 90% of systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients are women, with the condition most frequently diagnosed during their childbearing years (ages 15 to 44)1. This timing presents unique challenges for those navigating pregnancy and motherhood.  Pregnancy Risks With a Lupus Diagnosis Studies show that women with lupus face a higher risk of obstetric complications, including… Continue reading Navigating Pregnancy Challenges with Lupus

Lupus and Mental Health: Understanding Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Care

Mental health is a critical aspect of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease that affects multiple organ systems. Between 15% and 75% of individuals with SLE experience psychological symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, cognitive dysfunction, and psychosis1-4. These can either result directly from the disease or arise as secondary effects due to its… Continue reading Lupus and Mental Health: Understanding Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Care

Living with Lupus Nephritis: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Ongoing Care

Lupus nephritis (LN) is a serious and frequent complication of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disorder that leads to inflammation and damage in multiple organ systems, particularly the kidneys. It typically emerges within 3 – 5 years after SLE diagnosis and increases the risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD).  It affects approximately 40%… Continue reading Living with Lupus Nephritis: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Ongoing Care

Empowering Yourself with Lupus: Key Steps to Advocate for Your Health and Well-Being

Systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE / Lupus) affects everyone differently, with symptoms that can fluctuate over time1. The most reported symptoms of lupus include fatigue, joint pain and swelling, and skin (butterfly) rashes2. However, some of the rarer symptoms, such as gastrointestinal issues (abdominal pain and nausea) and pulmonary complications (interstitial lung disease and lupus pneumonia),… Continue reading Empowering Yourself with Lupus: Key Steps to Advocate for Your Health and Well-Being

Lupus Friendly Bread Options

Living with lupus, an autoimmune disease, often means managing so many things at once: medications, diet, symptoms, and more. Inflammation, fatigue, and digestive issues are common symptoms that can be affected by what you eat. One food group that many people with lupus often navigate cautiously is carbohydrates, especially bread. But bread can still be… Continue reading Lupus Friendly Bread Options

10 Simple Steps to Create a Positive Mindset

Mastering a Positive Mindset: Science-Backed Strategies for a Happier You Living with a chronic condition can be a profound and often isolating experience. It can affect every aspect of life, making the pursuit of positivity feel like a daunting or even unrealistic goal. The intention of this post is not to suggest that pain is… Continue reading 10 Simple Steps to Create a Positive Mindset

The Relationship between Fibromyalgia and Lupus  

Lupus and fibromyalgia are both chronic conditions, which have many symptoms that can overlap. Detangling the relationship between fibromyalgia and lupus can be tricky, but it can help you more effectively manage your symptoms and feel better.   Breaking Down the Facts  Lupus is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own… Continue reading The Relationship between Fibromyalgia and Lupus  

Lupus on the Go: Balancing Travel and Self-Care 

Whether you’re planning a trip for work or for pleasure, there’s no denying that traveling can be stressful. If you are living with lupus, you might initially think that travel is a huge undertaking, or that it’s just not an option for you. That couldn’t be farther from the truth! You can manage lupus on… Continue reading Lupus on the Go: Balancing Travel and Self-Care 

Releasing Limiting Beliefs and Embracing Your Potential

Release Your Potential We all have immense potential and are capable of achieving incredible things. Limiting beliefs can hold us back and narrow our view. These self-imposed barriers often prevent us from moving forward. Today, we’ll offer some practical tools and resources to help you release those limiting beliefs and foster a mindset that supports… Continue reading Releasing Limiting Beliefs and Embracing Your Potential

Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs: The Power of ‘YET’ in Personal Growth

Positive Mindset in Personal Growth and Pain Management Beliefs and habits are created because they have served some purpose in your life at one point in time. They guided you to where you are now, and you kept using them because they worked. They help drive your choices each day in a way that doesn’t… Continue reading Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs: The Power of ‘YET’ in Personal Growth