by Alex Acevedo | Aug 27, 2024 | Blog
This article was written by Emily E. Warren, Esq. for the September issue of our Living With Lupus magazine…… The Social Security Administration recognizes Lupus as a medical condition that may prevent a person from working, resulting in an...
by Suzanne Tierney | Jul 25, 2024 | Blog
This quarter, Living with Lupus magazine is focused on taking the reins of your lupus and making the most of life with a chronic illness. Over the past decade that I have worked for the Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter (LFA,GOC), I’ve had the...
by Suzanne Tierney | Jun 24, 2024 | Blog
How to Get the Most Out of Your Relationship with Your Lupus Doctor By Maria J Antonelli, MD A person finds himself or herself in a vulnerable position when they seek medical care. They are asking for advice on what is going on with their body, figuring out their...
by Suzanne Tierney | May 25, 2024 | Blog
2024 National Advocacy Summit By Suzanne Tierney, Lupus Patient First The 2024 National Lupus Advocacy Summit was held in Washington D.C. from May 19th through May 21st. The purpose of the Summit is to bring lupus warriors together from all over the country to learn...
by Suzanne Tierney | Apr 20, 2024 | Blog
Spring Cleaning Tips for Life with a Chronic Illness Life with a chronic illness is hard. Lupus patients often have fatigue, joint pain, strained ligaments, muscular pain, headaches, and a host of other symptoms. These symptoms often interfere with daily life. Many...
by Suzanne Tierney | Mar 28, 2024 | Blog
Being diagnosed at a young age has been a lot for me during my life – some good and some bad. The diagnosis itself has caused my life not to go the way I planned or thought, but it’s surely helped me grow over time. I was diagnosed with SLE at 18. I was unable...
