Good things never last forever. And bad things come and go too. I’ve had a steady uneventful four months of relatively good health in the lupus department. So it shouldn’t come as a shock to me when I see the obvious signs of a lupus flare starting to circle back again. First it was about [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Flare-up’
30 Jan
Stopping Steroids … Finally
For the past 10 years or so, I’ve been on prednisone. Most people that have autoimmune disease wind up taking steroids. The lucky ones can be on them for short periods of time. The not-so-lucky … like me … require high doses for long periods of time to keep their immune system in check. Sometimes, [...]
9 May
World Lupus Day
May is Lupus Awareness Month. May 10 is World Lupus Day. A few days ago, I started experiencing the all-too-familiar signs of a lupus flare ramping up. My joints started aching, and I started having hives around my hairline and neck. Sure enough, I woke up with my skin feeling like it was sunburned. When [...]
1 Mar
Lupus Warrior
I’ve been preparing for a battle. And I’m now ready to charge full speed into the messy underbelly of the healthcare industry. I haven’t posted much this month but I’ve been very busy dealing with new health issues. I’m in the process of writing directly to my insurance carrier, requesting an appeal of their decision [...]
10 Feb
The Spoon Theory
If you have not read Christine Miserandino’s story, The Spoon Theory, you’re missing out on a wonderful analogy about what it’s like to live with sickness or disability. Take a minute and click on the link above to read. I guarantee that even if you don’t personally relate to this story, you probably know someone [...]
30 Jan
Closer To Fine
Medical setbacks are commonplace for those of us with chronic autoimmune disorders. I have lupus and my life is often derailed with flare-ups from this disease. Lupus affects millions of people. My story is not unique. The last couple weeks have been hell for me with a recent flare affecting my skin and the small [...]
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