The sun is shining brightly today. After almost a week of rain, it’s refreshing to feel the sun rays again. Yes, it’s known fact that being sick with Lupus the sun is my ultimate enemy but still I am glad that the rain is finally over at least for now.
I received a very surprising and exciting email this morning…
Hi! Congratulations! Your readers have submitted and voted for your blog at TheDaily Reviewer. We compiled an exclusive list of the Top 100 lupus Blogs, and we are glad to let you know that your blog was included! You can see it at http://thedailyreviewer.com/top/lupus
I was really surprised and flattered. I have to admit that ever since I got sick, I’m not really blogging that much. There’s just so many emotions that I just want to keep for myself, I am a bit scared to deal with those emotions. Blogging can stir up those feelings that I rather want to keep unspoken. It’s just too painful and I’m not ready to deal with it just yet.
I am also not inspired to blog, maybe I’m just lazy or busy with other things like playing on Facebook goodness, I gotta have a life. I may be an Engineer but I am a writer by heart that is why I know that I will keep on blogging, I just need a little bit more time to be inspired but with this recognition for my blog I am definitely grateful and somehow encourage to blog about how lupus affected my life. I still want to inspire people who are dealing with a chronic illness like me, that there is hope and healing comes from our God and no matter how painful our struggles can be, and our journey can be so depressing, God remains faithful even if we’re not and He shall give what our hearts desire, let’s just keep our eyes on Him.
Thank you for this recognition and have blessed day everyone!
September 19th, 2009 at 12:57 am
Hello Emmy:
First and Foremost Congratulations on being one of the top ten lupus blogs, that is great.
I would like to ask you what your take is on supplements. I am a little disturbed about a situation that is going on in the new lupus group that I attend. I moved from Boston to Austin and something just does not feel right. I would love to chat back and forth via Facebook I will try to find you.
November 4th, 2009 at 3:07 am
There is a new treatment for Lupus in the work, the drugs name is Benlysta: http://www.orderonlinedrugs.com/drug-news/2009/08/06/benlysta-hopes-to-change-lupus-treatment-forever/
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January 12th, 2010 at 5:06 am
I am currently having a severe flare. I was first diagnosed with SLE in 1994, had been doing well, What I want to know is does the arthritis symptoms and pain always go along with severe swelling? My hands, fingers, wrists and other joints swell so much this skin seems ready to pop? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks alot.
January 12th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
As for my own experience the pain in my joints, including my fingers are due to severe swelling and it is just part of lupus flare.
May 18th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Hey I just started a lupus blog and site for those who know of someone who has lupus. I know there are alot of lupus survivors out there that have the disease, but couldnt find any that helps or blogs with loved ones who are also dealing with the disease just by loving someone who has the disease. Check it out http://home.comcast.net/~laceyhaslupus/site/ and let me know! Thank you Jimmy C. This is not spam its an actual site.
June 6th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
when first diagnosis with lupus experience the swelling had to be hospitilized to have 30 pound of fluid removed from legs. the swelling has calmed down alot. i live in michigan and have found no one to talk to about lupus the depression and sleepless nights.
June 25th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Hi Emmy,
I am not diagnosed with lupus at this point due to no insurance. I am reading and researching online about all my symptoms and everything I fallow leads me back to having lupus. I am a 43 yr old mother of 6. I have lived a life of one thing after another. I have always overcame all life has tossed at me, and now am trying to accept the fact that this may be harder than any abuse I have faced in the past. Staying strong to God is the best hope any of us have. I am so glad to see that people are posting about their illness so others of us can learn and find someone to talk to when we feel alone in this. I asked my husband if I lost my memory of him, would he still come to see me and his answer was that he didnt know. he said he wasnt sure he could take my not knowing him. I think that was one of the lonliest times I have felt so far in this disease. I guess it wasnt the answer I was expecting. Anyway thanks again for all you do and congrats on the top 100
August 12th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Dx. 1994 with Lupus and only choosing ancient and holistic approaches, I would like to start blogging about the amazing journey to wellness and healing. I am a wellness practitioner and have my own school for Medical Qigong, Meditation and Buddhist studies,in New Jersey. Please look for my blog in the coming weeks. I hope that I can share some helpful concepts to others who are suffering. Namaste, honoring the sacred in all of you… Be Well,
ROB