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Living well with lupus is supposed to feel good...naturally! by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus I have been on a baking frenzy for the last month or two, and I've enjoyed every single minute of it. I LOVE to bake...it's my favorite hobby/pastime, and although I don' ... Read on »
You don't know if you don't try. by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus I'm pleased to say that the girls reached a couple of milestones last month: Deirdre learned to ride a bike, and Bernadette is potty-trained. They're both doing quite well, ... Read on »
A lupus patient's definition of "doing nothing" by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus In looking back over my posts regarding my mini-flare , I think I've learned something. My definition of taking it "slow and easy" is kind of a joke. Don't get me wrong - I ... Read on »
Pillbags are stylin' in Minnesota by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus Ooh La La! Savvy shopping indeed! Check out the latest mention of the Pillbags on Savvy.mn...which is THE go-to style blog for Minnesota! Thanks, Land of 10,000 lakes! Read on »
Another fabulous night on the town - S.L.E. Annual Gala in NYC! by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus The guys at S.L.E. Lupus Foundation in NYC sure know how to kick up their heels...and for a good cause, too!  Check out their upcoming event coming up in November - the  ... Read on »
My lupus fatigue defined by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus Wow. That nasty little thing called lupus fatigue is a bear! As mentioned in my post on Monday , I had a bit of a flare-up last week, including joint pain, swelling, and fat ... Read on »
October Charity of the Month: Lupus Foundation of Minnesota! by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus It's the start of another fabulous month here at Pillbag Headquarters, and with it comes a new recipient for our Pillbag donations. During the month of October, for every pi ... Read on »
The pain of doing vs. the pain of NOT doing by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus I wish it weren't true - but I can't act like it isn't: I had swollen fingers and joint pain in my hands this past week, plus a wave of  fatigue that couldn't be ignored. ... Read on »
Louboutin's very own Pillbag...I'm in such good company! by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus Christian Louboutin's "version" of the Pillbag.  Here's how the swanky bag is described:  Designer Christain Louboutin celebrates 20 years of iconic design ... Read on »
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation in the News! by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation in NYC got some much deserved media coverage recently - and I thought I'd share the good news. Sounds like they're doing wonderful things for ... Read on »
List-making for lupites - a 3-column approach by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus I probably mention the phrase “to-do list” on this blog more than I do "lupus". Okay…maybe a close second. But given my type-A personality, and the fact that since lupus, ... Read on »
Latest Pillbag chatter: Pain Pathways Fall 2012 by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus Thanks to the folks at Pain Pathways for including Sara Gorman's Pillbags in the 5th Anniversary Edition of their magazine. So happy to be a part of the updates - and the ar ... Read on »
A missed opportunity for a napping opportunity by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus Much to my dismay, I had to pass on a wonderful networking opportunity this past week. It would have been a fabulous chance to introduce myself to several people in the lupu ... Read on »
All-star parenting : it's still possible with lupus by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus A few weekends ago, I felt like an absolute all-star - an all-star parent, that is. It was a lovely Saturday afternoon, and Johnny had taken Deirdre out for a few hours. I p ... Read on »
Lupus may not be smelly, but it still takes some getting used to. by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus The girls and I have been on a nail polishing frenzy this summer. On several occasions, we've huddle into the bathroom for almost half an hour, picking polish and giggling o ... Read on »
Charity of the Month: September goes to the LFA Indiana Chapter! by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus It's the start of another month here at Pillbag Central, and that means there's a new charity on the block. For the month of September, the charitable donations from every P ... Read on »
Shannon Boxx - Another inspirational story! by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus I had the pleasure of seeing Olympic soccer player (and fellow Notre Dame graduate) Shannon Boxx  present an award  at the Lupus Gala this past spring. Boy, did she look im ... Read on »
Lupus tools - Arm yourself well by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus We recently bought a new vacuum cleaner, and it's heavenly! We went crazy and purchased a lightweight, yet heavy duty upright vacuum (read: expensive), and it has changed my ... Read on »
Phone Call flashback by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus I had a doctor's appointment last week with my rheumatologist. It went well - as all of my appointments have for the last few months. I'm healthy, feeling good, and relative ... Read on »
What I did on my summer vacation by Sara G. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus We also visited the  Exotic Feline Rescue Center , less than an hour from my hometown, which my family and I never knew existed until this month. It was incredible! ... Read on »