What is it like to have lupus?

After Selena Gomez' big announcement, we asked several people living with lupus to share what it's really like, what they wish people knew about this. read more

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects 1.5 million Americans alone. Symptoms generally include fatigue, skin rashes, swollen and painful joints, unusual hair loss and a high fever. read more

Short for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own healthy organs and tissues— and it can often take years to diagnose. read more

I'm not sure how to answer this as lupus is a very complicated disease and it can be different for everyone. I will answer based on my own experience, as I've had lupus since I was about 12 years old. read more

Because lupus is not only tricky to diagnose, but also tricky to understand, we asked several people living with lupus to share what it's really like, what they wish people knew about this disease, and how they push forward. read more

Having lupus means that I always have to make choices knowing that every choice has a consequence. I do not have endless energy like other people my age, so I often have to choose whether I will have fun or I will be able to care for myself properly. read more

what it’s like to have Lupus. Friends, I’ve been missing for a few days. Not because I don’t love you, or blogging, but because I’m having a hard time functioning right now. read more