My View Series #9

I was doing some internet research on what could trigger a lupus flare and came across a magazine called Lupus Now. It had some good articles to help lupies deal with their symptoms and learn to live with lupus. They have a section called "My View" where they have readers respond to a question. In the Summer 2011 issue, they asked, "What would you tell a friend who has just been diagnosed with lupus?" I really liked some of the responses, so I'll share some of them in a series of posts.

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I am a very active person who was diagnosed with lupus. The slow days when I can hardly walk and the pains traveling here and there are not pleasant. But I refuse to let these things get the best of me. I stay positive, rest when I have to, take medicine when needed, and do all I can on the good days. Love those good days. I will not accept defeat. Fight! And enjoy each day as it comes.—Louise Linda Sherriff

- a little lupie -

Life Insurance

I'm not sure if I wrote about this earlier, but shortly after I was diagnosed with lupus, I had tried to buy life insurance and got denied.  I had been considering life insurance the past couple years but always put it off because I didn't have anyone that depended on my income.  I sure wish I had got it when I had the chance.

When I was denied, I was told to try again later.  If I can show that my condition is stable and/or improving, I may be eligible.  It will likely be at a higher price, but hopefully I can get something.  I'll be trying again soon...wish me luck!

- a little lupie -

P.S. Isn't it sad that the people most in need of insurance are the ones most often denied coverage?

My View Series #8

I was doing some internet research on what could trigger a lupus flare and came across a magazine called Lupus Now. It had some good articles to help lupies deal with their symptoms and learn to live with lupus. They have a section called "My View" where they have readers respond to a question. In the Summer 2011 issue, they asked, "What would you tell a friend who has just been diagnosed with lupus?" I really liked some of the responses, so I'll share some of them in a series of posts.

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Educate yourself about the disease and if you don't have a strong support group, find one. Don't ever be afraid to say, ‘I need someone to listen’ or just someone to give you a warm smile. Sometimes people with lupus feel like no one understands but there are people who feel your pain and have walked in your shoes with this disease, even though it affects people differently.—Antinea Carpenter

- a little lupie -

My View Series #7

I was doing some internet research on what could trigger a lupus flare and came across a magazine called Lupus Now. It had some good articles to help lupies deal with their symptoms and learn to live with lupus. They have a section called "My View" where they have readers respond to a question. In the Summer 2011 issue, they asked, "What would you tell a friend who has just been diagnosed with lupus?" I really liked some of the responses, so I'll share some of them in a series of posts.

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Not a day goes by that something in my body doesn't remind me that I have this "lovely" disease. It's hard because people look at you and think "you look fine." Just smile and try to keep a great sense of humor. IT is what IT is, but it doesn't have to define WHAT or WHO you are!—Amy Bass

- a little lupie -

My View Series #6

I was doing some internet research on what could trigger a lupus flare and came across a magazine called Lupus Now. It had some good articles to help lupies deal with their symptoms and learn to live with lupus. They have a section called "My View" where they have readers respond to a question. In the Summer 2011 issue, they asked, "What would you tell a friend who has just been diagnosed with lupus?" I really liked some of the responses, so I'll share some of them in a series of posts.

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Having lupus means you embrace the good days and try not to beat yourself up during the bad. You can live a “normal” life but you have to listen to your body. Rest when you know you need to and trust that each flare will eventually pass. And you’re never alone, I promise. We’re all here to support each other.—Maurissa Tancharoen

- a little lupie -