Healthy And Positive Lupus Advocate

My purpose in life is to enlighten others,living with Lupus. By Filling a void with nothing but positive vibes and happiness.

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some days you just can't get up. But Tony give up!

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Lupus Is Real Inc.

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#Lupus #SLE #Lupie #LupusProblems #LifeWithLupus #LupusAwareness #LupusSupport #LupusTruth #quotes #chronicillness #friendship #tonibernhard

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30 Day Chronic Illness Challenge-Day 20

Have you met anyone with the same illness?  Did it help?

In person I met some but they really didn’t have the same level of lupus I do.  They don’t really get the sun thing and do kind of piss me off when they say oh I went tanning and I only got tired maybe it’s the same for you.  Plus they are all older and have kids so they don’t really understand that I can’t and won’t be able to do what they have done.

Online I find more people who are more understand to me.  Especially my now texting buddy who lives in North Carolina. 

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Have you met anyone with the same illness? Did it help?

In person I met some but they really didn’t have the same level of lupus I do. They don’t really get the sun thing and do kind of piss me off when they say oh I went tanning and I only got tired maybe it’s the same for you. Plus they are...

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#Lupuwalk #Lupusisreal

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I just added this to my closet on Poshmark: A custom made iphone5 Lupus Awareness case. (http://bit.ly/19VYfrU) #poshmark #fashion #shopping #shopmycloset

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I just added this to my closet on Poshmark: Excepting donations for LUPUS. (http://bit.ly/11NQ5PP) #poshmark #fashion #shopping #shopmycloset

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I just added this to my closet on Poshmark: Small unique pill case. (http://bit.ly/13HWo93) #poshmark #fashion #shopping #shopmycloset

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I just added this to my closet on Poshmark: Galaxy S3. (http://bit.ly/16BhdU7) #poshmark #fashion #shopping #shopmycloset

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My Meal Plan

Breakfast: 1 bowl of oat meal or grits 2 egg whites 1 cup of hot tea or decafe coffe 1/2 banna or other piece of fruit Snack: Tea low fat rice cakes, crackers, or weight watchers snack.sold at kroger Lunch: small portion of tuna fish, thin turkey/chicken breast (lunchmeat) or tossed salad unlimited veggies 1 bottle of water Hand full of nuts Snack: low fat yogurt, crackers wih peanut butter, or veggies with low fat dip Dinner: Small portion baked chicken breast, or turkey, potatoes, veggies and hot tea All meals can be l.switched around use a saucer to portion your food. Its impprtant to eat at least five times a day. And drink plenty of water. No bread, soda,candy or chips, artificial juice, or regular sugar. during the week. On Saturday have whatever you like... In moderation. Make fresh fruit smoothie every other day for a snack. Must use and drink skim milk. Walk at least 20minutes a day. I think thats it, its also easy to buy those.small ready to cook diet meals from kroger. They r already portioned. GOOD LUCK

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Lupus Diagnosing

Diagnosing lupus Lupus fact: Lupus affects everyone differently. Symptoms are wide-ranging and can change over time. This unpredictability can make lupus difficult to diagnose. An accurate diagnosis can take months or even years to determine. The start of lupus may be acute, appearing like an infection, or it may be a succession of vague, or seemingly disconnected, symptoms over time. Because the symptoms come and go and vary for each person, evaluation by a healthcare professional well-acquainted with lupus—most often a rheumatologist—is critical for an accurate diagnosis. This evaluation may include a physical examination, laboratory tests, and a complete medical history.

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Lupus

Lupus is a disease that is caused by something going wrong with the immune system — the part of the body that fights off invaders, such as viruses, bacteria, and other germs. Typically, B cells in our immune system produce proteins called antibodies that protect the body from these invaders. In people with lupus, B cells stay in the body longer than they should. These are called autoreactive B cells. These autoreactive B cells are cells that react against your own body in lupus. The autoreactive B cells produce a type of protein called an autoantibody. Unlike normal antibodies, which react against foreign invaders, the autoantibodies end up attacking your own body. In lupus, this can lead to inflamed body tissue.

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May is Lupus Awareness Month

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LUPUS is Not Me

I’m me an no one can take that away, i learned to enjoy life and not to care about what people say. I walk with my head held high. Even when i feel low! So that’s exactly how i survive!! I’m awesome you know it!! And LUPUS AIN’T ME!!!