Navigating health insurance with #lupus can be overwhelming. From Marketplace enrollment to appealing denials, trusted resources are available to help you make informed decisions and advocate for yourself. Learn more: buff.ly/nYfY5Pe
Lupus Foundation of America
@lupus.org
Lupus Foundation of America is the only national force devoted to solving the mystery of lupus while giving support to those who suffer from its brutal impact. 💜
📚 In collaboration with CME Outfitters, two new free CME resources on #lupusnephritis are now available for health care professionals, featuring insights on early detection, personalized care, and closing equity gaps. Learn more: buff.ly/9mjHu16
💜 Meet Catisha. Diagnosed at 29. From hospital visits to hair loss, every photo tells a part of her #lupus story. Finding the #lupus community through the LFA showed her she didn't have to navigate this journey alone. Share your life with lupus: buff.ly/1GkmGvO
Managing #lupus in college starts before move-in day. 🏫 From finding a rheumatologist in your college town to understanding your health insurance, preparation is key. Check out our 10 action items to help college-bound teens with lupus prepare for a successful first year: buff.ly/TSZtHrC
#ResearchMonth may be coming to a close, but the work doesn't stop here. Thanks to you, we raised $54,000 toward better treatments during #ResearchWeek. Every experience brings us closer to more treatment options and ultimately a cure. Get involved today: buff.ly/VMOHHW3
💜 Whether you were just diagnosed or have been managing #lupus for years, having the right information makes all the difference. The LFA has resources to help you understand your diagnosis, build your care team, and more. Find the support you need: buff.ly/IPb6Xna
August is #GriefAwarenessMonth. 💜 A #lupus journey can bring many kinds of loss, from the people you love to the life you knew. In our new blog, Heather Artushin explores grief in the context of lupus, how to find support, and more. Read the blog: buff.ly/TeW0xou
August is #HairLossAwarenessMonth and many people with #lupus experience hair loss or thinning. Learn how lupus affects hair health and get practical tips for managing hair loss and keeping your hair as healthy as possible. Read more: buff.ly/R4qzoEL
🎉 Here are July's top 20 Facebook birthday fundraisers! We’re so grateful for your dedication and impact. 🎂 Got a birthday coming up? Celebrate with a fundraiser for the Lupus Foundation of America! Fuel #lupus research, support, education, and more: buff.ly/Qc12HTD
⏰ FINAL DAY of Lupus #ResearchWeek! 🔬 All week you've met the lupus warriors and researchers changing what's possible for #lupus. Now every gift made before midnight is matched up to $25,000. 💜 There's still time to double your impact. Give now: buff.ly/YKt7xYb
#FactFriday 💜 Self-care looks different for everyone with #lupus but having the right tools makes all the difference. The free SELF app was built specifically for people with lupus to help manage symptoms, stress, medications and more. Get started today: buff.ly/DrruyO3
New research links brain shrinkage to age, education, and neuroinflammation in people with systemic #lupus erythematosus. Read the study: buff.ly/tihjcM9
Ever wonder why you have #lupus or why there aren’t treatments specific to your lupus symptoms? Help answer these questions for yourself and the entire lupus community by joining our patient registry RAY and shaping the future of lupus care. Learn more: buff.ly/ohSvhD8
There aren't enough #lupus specialists. Patients wait months for appointments and travel hours for care. 🔬➡️ LFA invests in physicians like Dr. Choi and Dr. Feldman, who now advance lupus care. 💜 Donate now and help build the future of lupus treatment: buff.ly/YKt7xYb
🔬➡️ Meet Nicholas. At 14, his life with #lupus meant fatigue and painful flares. Dr. Womba's research could lead to safer, targeted treatments for kids like him. 💜 Every gift is matched up to $25,000. Help move this science forward, give today: buff.ly/YKt7xYb
A new study identified exposure to the steroid glucocorticoid combined with limited social support as a leading predictor of long-term neuropsychiatric damage in people with #lupus. Read the study: buff.ly/DZMJUbZ
🔬➡️ Felicia was 13 when she was diagnosed with #lupus. "My body was fighting me on the inside." Dr. Nestor's research could lead to safer, targeted treatments. 💜 During #ResearchWeek, every gift is matched up to $25,000. Help accelerate this work today: buff.ly/YKt7xYb
🔬 For Theresa, the hardest symptoms of #lupus are the ones others cannot see, even when her disease is "under control." Dr. Osman's research could lead to targeted therapies for symptoms affecting millions. 💜 Donate and help move this research forward: buff.ly/YKt7xYb
🔬 Keeping up with #lupusresearch just got easier. Inside Lupus Research is a one-stop resource for the latest headlines, breakthroughs, and updates in lupus science. 🔗 Subscribe today and get the latest news delivered directly to your inbox: buff.ly/iMa3gdy
🔬💜 Lupus #ResearchWeek starts today! Follow along all week as we highlight groundbreaking research and the #lupus warriors whose stories drive it forward. Every gift made during Research Week is matched up to $25,000. Make your gift today: buff.ly/YKt7xYb
5 days left! ⏰ Win a LFA purple on-the-go bag and one-day pillbox by using our free SELF app this July to build lasting self-care habits. Read the Activity of the Day, track #lupus symptoms, track medications, or any combination for 4 days. Start today: buff.ly/wni095e
Turn your next birthday or milestone into something meaningful. 💜 Start a Facebook fundraiser for the Lupus Foundation of America and rally your community around the fight against #lupus. Get started today: buff.ly/lEuurx1
💜 Graci shares what so many in the #lupus community know. Lupus fatigue isn't just being tired. It can make everyday tasks like showering, cooking, or going to work feel impossible. Learn strategies for managing lupus fatigue: buff.ly/Nh9DA18
☀️ Our #lupus community knows that sun protection is a year-round priority. This #UVAwarenessMonth, wide-brimmed hats, SPF, long sleeves, and seeking shade all make a difference. Learn how to protect yourself from UV exposure: buff.ly/VoxRJVf
🔬 Lupus #ResearchWeek is almost here! Next week, you'll meet researchers working to better understand this disease and the lupus warriors whose stories help drive the work forward. Every gift will be matched up to $25,000. 💜 Make an early matched gift today: buff.ly/YKt7xYb
💜 Meet Gaile. Diagnosed at 56. Through the LFA, she found connection and community that reminded her she was not alone on this journey. That connection makes all the difference for people living with #lupus. ➡️ Share your life with lupus: buff.ly/yqGC40N
If you are living with #lupus or caring for someone who is, take our confidential online survey by 8/20 to share your experience. Your responses are anonymous and will help shape the future of lupus care, education, and support. Take the survey: buff.ly/aZEks2r
☀️ DYK cloud cover and shade don't provide complete protection from UVA rays? For people with #lupus, UVA exposure can trigger flares and worsen symptoms. This #UVAwarenessMonth, here are 10 things everyone with lupus should know about UV radiation: buff.ly/qDlVLBT
Researchers around the world are actively working on new ways to treat #lupus. From Phase 3 trials currently enrolling to treatments under FDA review. That progress means more options could be on the way for people living with lupus. 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/dzYhcKX
Have you put yourSELF first yet in July? 💜 Start by using our free SELF app for 4 days this month and you could win a LFA on-the-go bag and pillbox. Track #lupus symptoms, track medications, or read the Activity of the Day. Start today: buff.ly/wni095e