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This discussion highlighted Lupus Nephritis. Together we explored the complexities of kidney disease due to Lupus with rheumatologist, Dr. Laura Geraldino (@LGPardilla) in sponsorship with @AuriniaPharma.
In that chat, we had an open forum where community member could share any tips, questions, or resources they had on their mind.
In this talk, we discussed the importance of lab work for Lupus patients and why certain markers are necessary to diagnose Lupus, monitor disease, and ensure that treatment is working.
We had a supportive discussion focused on self-care for chronic illness, where we explored methods that work for each of us and came up with a plan to integrate them into our lives.
In this session, the community discussed the effects of the sun and photosensitivity in Lupus. Together we explored various methods of sun care and protection as we manage our health.
We ended Lupus Awareness Month by discussing the ways chronic illness has changed our perspective and how we navigate life. Together, we illuminated the lessons we’ve learned throughout our Lupus journey.
In this discussion we analyzed health disparities and barriers to access to care with rheumatologist Dr Ashira Blazer (@ashira_md). This Lupus Awareness Month we discussed the express need to dismantle these systems that impact the lives of people with chronic illness.
Lupus Awareness Month continued and in this discussion we shared our collective experiences and shined a light on what #LupusFeelsLike to help amplify and uplift the voices of our lupus community.
In this conversation, we discussed the impact medical research has on our overall health and what we'd like to see from it in the future with rheumatology researcher, Dr. Jillian Richmond, Ph.D. (@UMassLupus) from the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
A heart-to-heart discussion on accepting our emotions and acknowledging what lupus feels like.
Our 5th #ChronicCoalition series features Sjogren's Syndrome which affects over 4 million Americans and even more worldwide.
Although lupus can be difficult to manage and local support often hard to find, no one should have to endure it alone.
In this #LupusAwarenessMonth talk we shared appreciation for those who assist us along our chronic illness journey and reflected on the impact they have on our life. Together, we honored the people who shower us with support.