Kellie McRae

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Discovering 2 lupus prayers I didn't know I needed for the new year

Jan 20, 2025 | lupusnewstoday.com | Candace J. Semien |Marisa Zeppieri |Kristiana Page |Kellie McRae

Near the end of 2024, the support group Lupus in Color posted the following “lupus serenity prayer” on Instagram:“God, grant me the serenity to accept the changes and challenges of living with lupus, the courage to face each day with strength, and the wisdom to do what’s good for my mind, body, and soul as I seek the support and treatment I need for a healthier life.”This prayer was written by Lupus in Color founder Racquel Dozier. It asks for serenity, courage, and wisdom.
How I ensure smooth sailing during travel with a chronic illness

Jun 26, 2024 | lupusnewstoday.com | Marisa Zeppieri |Marisa Wexler |Candace J. Semien |Kellie McRae

Summer is officially here, and while I’m trying to shield myself from the sun, practically everyone I know is talking about their travel plans. If you follow my writing, you know I’m fascinated by vacations and that I’ve learned a lot over the past 20 years about traveling with a chronic illness. If you’ve planned a trip, there’s no better time than the present to arm yourself with knowledge before you embark on that adventure.
Doing something for the first time adds value to life with lupus

Jun 19, 2024 | lupusnewstoday.com | Candace J. Semien |Marisa Wexler |Kellie McRae

There are six white seashells covered in sand that have been washed ashore by Lake Pontchartrain onto Lincoln Beach in New Orleans. It took me nearly half an hour to reach the spot where they lay. Because I was headstrong and ready for a post-flare adventure, I climbed the levee wall and a short chain-link fence, descended a wooden ladder, crossed two railroad tracks, and walked along the path bordered by pine and camphor trees before reaching the historic beach.
91% of lupus patients report using steroids to manage symptoms

May 9, 2024 | lupusnewstoday.com | Mary Chapman |Margarida Maia |Kellie McRae |Ines Martins

About 91% of lupus patients report they are currently taking or had been using oral steroids to manage their symptoms, according to a global survey of more than 7,700 patients. The World Lupus Federation (WLF) released ahead of World Lupus Day, observed May 10 to call attention to the chronic disorder in which the immune system attacks the body’s own healthy tissue. The survey was completed by 7,741 patients from 108 countries.
Case series: Plant-based diet resolves autoimmune diseases SLE...

Mar 25, 2024 | lupusnewstoday.com | Andrea Lobo |Patricia Valerio |Lindsey Shapiro |Kellie McRae

Three women with the autoimmune conditions systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjögren’s syndrome saw their symptoms ease after starting a diet rich in plant-based raw foods, according to a recent case series report. The diet included mainly leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, flax or chia seeds as a source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and water.
Working with chronic illness doesn't always look like a 9-to-5

Feb 28, 2024 | lupusnewstoday.com | Marisa Zeppieri |Margarida Maia |Kellie McRae

In the past three decades of dealing with unpredictable health issues, a pain point has reared its head over and over again for me. After countless conversations with other chronic illness warriors, I know it’s an ongoing struggle for many: employment and financially caring for ourselves.
Chronic illness and work: How to navigate through your career –...

Sep 27, 2023 | lupusnewstoday.com | Marisa Zeppieri |Kellie McRae |Andrea Lobo |Mary Chapman

It can be a sticky topic — working (or not working) when living with a chronic illness. We travel so many journeys when we navigate this aspect of our lives. The fact is, each one of us will, at some point, experience our health intersecting with our ability (or inability) to work. As the years pass, some seasons of disease severity may let us work part or full time, while others may prevent us from working at all.