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    18 Reasons Why Lupus Blows

    Lupus is an autoimmune disease, where the immune system attacks healthy parts of the body. Every case of Lupus is different, and the symptoms vary greatly. For more information on it, check out http://www.lupus.org/.

    1. Not being able to turn a doorknob. (I just want to pee. Bathroom door, why you so mean?)

    2. Wanting pickles, but you can't open the jar...

    3. Fatigue...

    4. Staying out of the sun b/c of meds and lupus

    5. Telling people what you have, *get's confused look back*

    6. Trying to read your bloodwork

    7. Being told to about a miracle cure... like prayer

    8. Having an "invisible illness"

    9. Stress is bad for you

    10. Wearing comfy shoes only

    11. Side effects of medicaion

    12. Having to limit rigorous activities (aka anything fun)

    13. Finding yourself lying about how bad you feel

    14. Being the youngest person at the rheumatologist's office

    15. Taking forever to get somewhere

    16. And people being annoyed when you're slow

    17. Symptoms can constantly change and move to other parts of body

    18. Foggy brain

    A positive: Knowing who is really there for you