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The important days.
I worked 9 of the last 10 days, and the day I had off I helped my sister and her family move. Life has been super busy, and I am SO glad today is here! Other than heading out with some friends this afternoon and then movies with my new hubby, we don’t have anything …
Malar – Butterfly Rash
Well, it wasn’t just one day. My malar rash showed back up. What is a malar rash? A malar rash, also known as a butterfly rash, is often seen in Lupus. It can be red, or even purplish, and can sometimes feel a little scaly. It can stretch from cheek to cheek across the nose …
Fa·tigue [fuh-teeg] noun
I slept 11 hours last night, and I could have slept more. The last few days have been pretty busy for me at work. By Wednesday night I felt wasted. Not binge-drinking wasted. A wasted where your whole body hurts and is exhausted at the same time. I slept about 7 hours that night, and …
Your Life with Lupus
A lot has been thrown at you. You hear all kinds of terms thrown around. You may still be in shock. Your life has taken a drastic turn. Your doctor just told you that you have an autoimmune disease. You have lupus. What do you do now? There are important things you can do… right …
Lupus & Hair Loss
According to the LFA, “Hair loss occurs in about 45 percent of people with lupus at some time during the course of their disease.” The loss of your hair, especially if you are female can feel very devastating. It was one of my first symptoms of lupus and definitely one of the most noticeable to …