How many doctors do you have?  Living with lupus means have a primary care physician plus a host of other specialists to help you stay healthy.  In today’s episode, Gwen shares how she juggles all her doctors visits and any lab tests and procedures that need done. Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that ..read more

If you are living with lupus, you are probably dealing with other auto-immune conditions.   In today’s episode, Gwen shares with you how she deals with living with several auto-immune conditions and trying to find some humor in the situation.  Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your healt ..read more

“You Don’t Look Sick.”  Have you ever heard this?  If you live with lupus, you may have or will hear this phrase. How do you handle it when someone says this to you?  In today’s episode, Gwen shares some steps to take when someone says to you, you don’t look sick.  Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that ..read more

When you have lupus, your weight may go up or down.  Your appetite may be different.  Exercise is something that may become difficult to do or you can’t do it at all.  What do you do to get active again?  In today’s episode, Gwen talks about the struggle she has had with getting back into exercising again and getting her food under control while navigating living with lupus.  Listen for some encouragement and ideas to help you along your lupus journey.  Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this p ..read more

May is Lupus Awareness Month.  Share today's podcast to spread the word.   Gwen Alexander is the host of The Lupus Living Podcast.  You can contact Gwen at the following: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your health in any way ..read more

It may be hard to find anything to laugh about while living with lupus.  In today’s episode, Gwen explains how laughter can help with making it through difficult times while living with lupus.  “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine”  -Proverbs 17:22  “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.”  -Charles Dickens Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  I’m not a medical professional.  You should consult wi ..read more

What is a lupus flare?  Why is it important to know what causes a flare up?  In today’s episode, Gwen shares how she learned what a lupus flare is, and how she is still learning how to identify and live with them.  Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  I’m not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your health in a negative way ..read more

Living with lupus can cause depression.  Living with something that causes several health problems can make it hard to stay positive about life.  In today’s episode, Gwen shares how a picture she saw at the hospital gave her encouragement when she was feeling down. “Smile, you’re not alone.  Everything is going to be ok.”  Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  I’m not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professio ..read more

Do you think celebrities have an easier life?  How would you feel if you had a lupus flare and still had to perform on stage or in front of camera?  In today’s episode, Gwen shares the stories of celebrities living with lupus.  Let their stories inspire you to live a life with lupus.  Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com  Facebook:  facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  I’m not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that ..read more

We all need a support system.  Some of us may not have access to people or the resources needed to deal with having lupus.  In today’s episode, Gwen shares how to find support you need to make it through each day.  “We don’t know how strong we are until being strong is our only choice. You may not feel like you strong enough, but with your support team you can be.”  Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  I’m not a medical professional.  You should c ..read more