Lupus

One Spoon at a Time: A Guide to Autoimmune Disorders But you don’t look sick. Those who suffer from autoimmune disorders often hear that they don’t look sick because they have no visible symptoms. While friends, family, and even doctors may be well-meaning, saying this invalidates the illness. So, Christine Miserandino, an award-winning blogger who…

Diagnosis Dilemma: Fibromyalgia or Lupus? One of the most frustrating aspects of having any chronic, incurable disease is the diagnosis process. Patients don’t want to hear words like “may” or “could be.” Most patients find that knowing the exact diagnosis is preferable to uncertainty. Begin the Diagnosis Process. According to the Arthritis Foundation, distinguishing fibromyalgia from…