Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - People

I'm a fabulous single Mom with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. What makes me fabulous is you! For years, I was distraught over my illness and the things it subjects me too. But I've gained such a support system through friendships and blogging. I look forward to an encouraging interchange!

Blog author Braxton Ponder is a Licensed Acupuncturist whose work has taken him around the world, exposing him to a broad range of healthcare systems and practices. He draws upon this background, as well as his ongoing clinical experience, when he offers news analysis and commentary about healthcare and healthy living. His articles also examine insurance systems and policy decisions that affect...

A Family Nurse Practitioner working in a Rural Health Office in Florida. Wife and mother of four, grandmother of one.

I am a Traditional Naturopath, founder of Laguna Natural Health, educator, talk show host, natural health writer, environmental activist and consumer advocate. This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice or counseling, the practice of medicine including psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or the provision of health...

Thirty years in the business of healthcare has provided me with a wide scope of experiences: from the staff nurse in ICU, to educator of ICU nurses to Case Management from data analyst to Director. Currently, I am employed by a health insurance company as an analyst. www.EZHealthCareOnline.com Throughout my years of practice, I have watched many people wander aimlessly through the health care...

I am disabled with RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) for several years now. It is a relatively unknown neurological condition that effects my entire sympathetic nervous system.  It is chronic, progressive and incurable. In addition, I have neuropathy, several inoperable back issues and other health problems I deal with on a daily basis. Goals I am Working On:   Goal #1: I am...

Mr. Kuhn was trained as an analytical chemist at SUNY Geneseo. He began his career in the pharmaceutical industry at Merck Manufacturing Quality Operations in 1998 where he worked in several laboratory and validation capacities. After five years in the cGMP area, he has spent six years in Clinical Quality Assurance roles at Eisai, sanofi-aventis, and most recently at Celgene where serves as...

Rants by a cranky little old lady, writer of novels, who offers her opinion even if not asked. This is one of the joys of being old.

Gale Tern is a freelance writer and author of two books. My most recent book is entitled "Cure Your Chronic Pain: The Ultimate 7-Day Program for Arthritis, Gout, Lupus & Other Chronic Diseases".  I have suffered from and overcome osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, kidney stones, and sciatica using natural healing methods. In fact, it was due to the failure of conventional...