Living with Lupus: Winning the Battle

Everyone has their fair share of challenges that they fight to get through every single day. These challenges can make someone feel isolated and unsure of where to go when they need support to overcome them.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) can be a difficult disease to manage for a number of different reasons. But, one of the most important reasons is that not a lot of people understand it--even family members, close friends, and doctors. SLE, or commonly known as lupus, is still lacking the awareness that it deserves and many patients are suffering because of it.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect almost every part of a person’s body, causing inflammation and damaging tissues. It can also cause some serious health risks in a person’s cardiovascular system, kidneys, and the central nervous system, which may lead to a seizure or a stroke. The symptoms of lupus can be a huge challenge to deal with, especially during the disease's early stages. For now, there is no known cure for the condition, but the best way to overcome its symptoms is by consulting the right doctors to treat and manage the different symptoms that you may face.

Stories of hope

There are many people online who have shared their own experience about living with lupus. The ones we have gathered are just some of the real and inspiring stories of people who found the courage and strength to fight through their struggle with lupus. Currently, there are other accounts you can access online that can be a great source of support when you feel like you are online. So, try to find someone who is dealing with the same as you and share your story. Support groups and communities are readily available for people with lupus online, but make sure to check if you have any local groups that you can visit in person.

Read on to learn some of the stories of real-life lupus patients that we hope will inspire you to overcome your struggles.