Spotlight on Middle Eastern & Indo-Caribbean Populations for Lupus Month
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by Marisa Zeppieri
11M ago
For Lupus Awareness Month this year, I really wanted to highlight various populations that deal with lupus but we often do not hear much about – specifically Middle Eastern groups of people and also Indian-Caribbean. We do not hear much about these populations when combing through lupus statistics…or do we? Through research, I found that […] The post Spotlight on Middle Eastern & Indo-Caribbean Populations for Lupus Month appeared first on Lupus Chick ..read more
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The LupusChick/Ivy Shapiro Fall College Stipend is Open to Applicants!
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by Marisa Zeppieri
1y ago
The entire LupusChick team is excited to announce this Fall’s College Stipend award is now open thanks to the generosity and support of Ivy’s family and friends. This season’s award is once again in honor of Ivy Ann Shapiro, 39, of Clermont, Florida (formerly of Sunrise, Florida), who passed away on June 21, 2019, due […] The post The LupusChick/Ivy Shapiro Fall College Stipend is Open to Applicants! appeared first on Lupus Chick ..read more
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Everything Immunocompromised Patients Need To Know About Evusheld to Prevent COVID-19
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by Marisa Zeppieri
1y ago
LupusChick recently spoke with Brian Labus, Ph.D., MPH, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Public Health to answer your questions about what immunocompromised patients need to know about Evusheld for the prevention of COVID-19.   What is Evusheld? Evusheld is a combination of […] The post Everything Immunocompromised Patients Need To Know About Evusheld to Prevent COVID-19 appeared first on Lupus Chick ..read more
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5 Tips for Chronic Illness Acceptance
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by Katey Lovell
1y ago
Everyone with a chronic illness has heard their condition described as a “battle” or a “fight,” as though it is a challenge to be overcome. Even we describe it that way sometimes, with ourselves as warriors taking on the chronic illnesses which impact our lives. It’s easy to see why this terminology has made its […] The post 5 Tips for Chronic Illness Acceptance appeared first on Lupus Chick ..read more
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New at-home clinical study for Lupus is here! Learn About ELEVATE
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by Marisa Zeppieri
1y ago
This is a sponsored post about a Lupus study from DxTerity that contains links. I have received compensation in exchange for posting this info. Whether you have had lupus for one year or one decade, you are probably well aware that one-size fits all treatments don’t work for people diagnosed with the disease. The truth […] The post New at-home clinical study for Lupus is here! Learn About ELEVATE appeared first on Lupus Chick ..read more
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Finding Accessible Hobbies for Chronically Ill People
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by Sara Watkins
1y ago
Anyone who has ever dealt with chronic illness is probably sick of hearing about non disabled people “finding a new normal” in a post-COVID world. We’ve been trying to find our new normal since COVID hit (and seriously, what is “post-COVID”? That doesn’t exist for high-risk individuals). In truth, many of us have been trying […] The post Finding Accessible Hobbies for Chronically Ill People appeared first on Lupus Chick ..read more
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How I Use Planning to Help Fatigue
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by Katey Lovell
1y ago
Everyone is so busy these days. There are countless demands on our time with work commitments, family life, friendships and general day-to-day tasks needing to be juggled. It’s enough to leave anyone frazzled, but for those with chronic illness, the fast-paced nature of modern life can feel exhausting. Fatigue first started impacting my life during […] The post How I Use Planning to Help Fatigue appeared first on Lupus Chick ..read more
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5 Chronic Illness Travel Essentials for Spoonies
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by Hannah Ost
1y ago
Summer has set in for the Northern Hemisphere and a lot of people are planning on taking a trip abroad for the first time since the pandemic began. Traveling can be a hugely exciting experience. But the reality is often a little more complicated for those of us with chronic illnesses. Standing in long lines […] The post 5 Chronic Illness Travel Essentials for Spoonies appeared first on Lupus Chick ..read more
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Why Others Don’t Believe People With Invisible Illness
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by Sara Watkins
1y ago
My dad keeps telling people my hair is falling out. I have an autoimmune disorder called Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease, which causes me chronic muscle spasms; constant pain; weakness that sometimes prevents me from walking, showering or even getting out of bed; migraines; vomiting; tremors; episodes of depersonalization/derealization; and telogen effluvium, but sure, yes, my […] The post Why Others Don’t Believe People With Invisible Illness appeared first on Lupus Chick ..read more
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The LupusChick/Ada Johnson College Stipend Award is Now Accepting Applications
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by Marisa Zeppieri
2y ago
The entire LupusChick team is excited to announce that this Spring’s College Stipend award is now open thanks to the generosity and support of this season’s donor, Christopher Johnson. Christopher has donated this stipend in honor of his beautiful wife, Ada, who passed away from Lupus on November 30, 2019. Before we get into the […] The post The LupusChick/Ada Johnson College Stipend Award is Now Accepting Applications appeared first on Lupus Chick ..read more
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