Ok, here is a little back drop on my story as far as foundation. As most of you know I have SLE (Lupus). A while back I began to notice while putting on the foundation that I had been wearing for a while, I noticed that my face started to have a burning sensation it was like my face was on fire. I made an appointment with my dermatologist to find out what was going on and he informed me that it was the makeup that I was using that was causing my skin the irritation. He also informed me to give my face a rest from wearing makeup, so that's what I did. Time went on and my sister had purchased m ..read more

On December 12, 2023 I found myself in a position of saving another individuals life, my sisters life. If it had not been for my CPR training along with my experience in the medical field my sister would have would not be here today. I would have never imagine having to perform CPR on a family member. I noticed that my sister was acting a little strange, as she sat in the bathroom, I noticed that she was having a difficult time breathing, her eyes rolled into the back of her head. I called out her name and there was no response, I checked her pulse I could not get one. I picked her up laid he ..read more

Understanding Road Rage, Stress, and Mental Health: Is There a Connection? More than a mere reaction to frustrating traffic, road rage is often symptomatic of deeper psychological struggles affecting individuals on and off the road. There are internal and external factors that increase the risk for road rage. As such, there are things drivers should be cognizant of within themselves to recognize when their emotions are compromising their judgment. Common Causes of Road Rage Road rage is not merely a spontaneous eruption of anger but often stems from underlying stress and psychological fac ..read more

Approximately 20 percent of people with lupus also have secondary Sjogren’s syndrome, a condition in which the tear glands do not produce sufficient tears to lubricate and nourish the eyes; the other moisture-producing glands are similarly affected. (Primary Sjogren’s syndrome is a systemic disease that, like lupus, can affect many parts of the body.) Typical symptoms are irritated, gritty, scratchy, or burning eyes, a feeling of something in the eyes, excess watering, and blurred vision. Advanced cases of dry eyes may result in damage to the front surface of the eye and impaired vision. The ..read more

Livedo reticularis is another word for mottled skin. It can appear as a reddish-blue, net-like pattern on paler skin. On darker skin tones, it can appear as reddish-purple, darker patterns. Mottled skin does not always point to a health condition. However, it can signify underlying conditions, including lupus. Mottled skin can appear on a baby, or livedo reticularis may show up after a shower. Lupus Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause mottling of the skin. Livedo reticularis is a complex symptom of lupus. As a systemic disease, lupus causes widespread alterations in multiple body sy ..read more

Living with chronic illnesses can be challenging and can change our lives in significant ways. Chronic disease is often invisible to those around us and can change the quality of our lives. It can alter the way we interact with our families, colleagues, and friends. It can change the way we move, breathe, and think. We can go from being highly functional, productive, and content to feeling like we don’t know what will happen from one day to the next. These illnesses are often invisible, though not always. When not obvious to those around us, we may feel obligated to repeatedly tell people abo ..read more

We know that those of us who have SLE (lupus) experience sensitive skin. I purchased this product about two weeks ago and decided to give it a try. So, now I'm here to give my review of this product. The ingredients of Envy Facial Scrub, is Hyaluronic Acid, Salicylic Acid, 6.76 fl oz/200 mL. Hyaluronic Acid hydrates & moisturizes the skin while the salicylic acid prevents breakouts. Allergen Free and free of Gluten, Nickel, Top Common Allergy Causing Preservatives, Lanolin, Paraben, Topical Antibiotic, MCI/MI, Soy, Propylene Glycol, Dye, and SLS. Product is Teen Safe. Free of toxic ingred ..read more

Latest Update On This Product Scalp Stimulator Hair Growth Oil I purchased this product in June, and it's been one month. Let's talk about it! Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes fatigue, joint pain, joint stiffness, and a butterfly-shaped rash on the face. In addition, some people with lupus experience hair loss. Losing your hair can be distressing, but there are ways to deal with this condition. Here’s what you need to know about lupus hair loss. Not everyone with lupus experiences hair loss. But many people living with this condition notices gradual thinning or breakage along their ..read more

Did you know that even though heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, women often chalk up the symptoms to less life-threatening conditions such as acid reflux, the flu or normal aging. A heart attack strikes someone about every 40 seconds. It occurs when blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely. This happens because the arteries that supply the heart with blood can slowly narrow from a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances (plaque). If you listen to my podcast My Story Living with Lupus, I have told my sto ..read more

NEW ORLEANS — The sociodemographic characteristics of Black and Hispanic children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) appear to play a strong role in influencing the severity of disease in these patients, according to two studies presented at the Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium (PRSYM) 2023. One study showed an association between multiple determinants of health and disease severity among children seen in a large Texas city, and a separate descriptive cross-sectional cohort study of predominantly Black children at two centers in Mississippi and Alabama reinforced the finding of greater s ..read more