2019-05-27 14:57
Military Working Dog National Monument, Lackland AFB, TX.💖 Honoring our Military Service PersonnelMemorial Day is generally thought of as the un-official start of summer! … Read More
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Living with Lupus and Fibromyalgia 17+ years; promote awareness, education, a voice, support & advocacy to those living with lupus. My dog named Giggles provides comic relief.
2019-04-12 14:47
Infusion #4 - Completed!This week I completed the "loading phase" for Benlysta IV infusions and am feeling quite a sense of accomplishment! This week was my 4th infusion and going forward wi… Read More
2019-03-23 16:48
Example of an Infusion Room Benlysta Infusion #3So, I did it! I successfully completed my 3rd infusion … a.k.a., "the loading phase" for Benlysta IV infusions.The term "loa… Read More
2019-03-05 16:41
To read my lupus story, click on "Lisa's Story" under Labels.The Lupus Foundation of America is calling all Lupus Warriors into actionPlease join all of your fellow Lupus Warriors and lupus… Read More
2019-03-05 16:18
I have good news …. Benlysta IV Infusion #2 was successfully completed!On my way to the appointment, I found myself actually looking forward to it. Did not want to have a… Read More
2019-02-24 08:06
My Journey with Benlysta: Infusion #1In January, after the initial consultation with my rheumatologist, was told I'm a good candidate for Benlysta treatment. Benlysta is a prescr… Read More
2019-02-13 17:12
Life HappensGiggles in FloridaTo say it's been awhile since I last posted an entry is an understatement!Instead of throwing a bunch of excuses out there, let's use my life as an example and… Read More
2018-05-18 15:02
Selected #30 on Feedspot "Top 30 Lupus Blogs Winners"I want to say thank you to Feedspot for recognizing the Top 30 Lupus Blogs and selecting my blog, Arresting Lupus, as one of the Top 30 L… Read More
2018-05-17 03:54
Lupus Awareness MonthWe can all take action in the fight against lupus, a cruel and mysterious disease. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that strikes without warning, has unpredictable a… Read More
2018-04-19 15:46
Annual Lupus Walk Fundraiser!!!Dear Friends, Family and Blog Readers,It's that time of year again, for the Lupus Foundation of America's Walk to End Lupus Now event, in Atlanta, Georgia, Sat… Read More
2018-04-11 04:14
Plaquenil Use in LupusLiving with lupus means you most likely take the prescription known as Hydroxychloroquine, (hye drox ee KLOR oh kwin) brand name Plaquenil. I refer to Plaqu… Read More
2018-03-09 03:27
Lupus: Patient Voices Report Released!On March 6, 2018, the Lupus Foundation of America announced the release of Lupus: Patient Voices, a comprehensive report based on input from the E… Read More
2018-03-01 05:40
Don't forget to check out my recently added post, titled "About Me", where I tell my story! Initially, I thought there was a separate page for the "About Me" section, but after typing it out… Read More
2018-03-01 04:28
Lisa & GigglesLisa's StoryHi, I'm Lisa Pittarelli and this is my lupus story. I used to be an energetic, hardworking and athletic young woman. I lived in San Diego (a.k.a., p… Read More
2018-02-08 05:24
Back Pain and MethotrexateAs stated in my previous blog post, "Best Laid Plans ... You Know How The Saying Goes!", dated January 27th, living with a chronic illness such as lupus can and wil… Read More
2018-01-27 19:15
Methotrexate Treatment and Back PainFirst, I'd like to say how happy I am to be back at my blog since my last post! When I started blogging, I knew there would be days, or even weeks… Read More
2018-01-15 06:18
COSTOCON ... WHAT?Chest pain should always be taken seriously. Generally speaking, as a symptom, chest pain could point to a wide range of ailments. But, when it comes to lupus… Read More
2018-01-08 02:53
Study Reveals Shockingly High Rates of Incorrect Lupus DiagnosisIn a recent report published by the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) convened at… Read More
2018-01-01 19:55
TO KISS OR NOT TO KISSHappy New Year!!It's that time again, the new years eve festivities are over and reality sets in. We make lots of resolutions to ourselves and make promises: to b… Read More
2017-12-25 01:49
Holiday Rush = Holiday StressHere's wishing everyone a Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas this year!!Sometimes the best way to handle the holiday madness with all the extra pressure of shoppi… Read More
2017-12-18 04:31
Patriotic Looking Body Parts?Depending on what part of the country, or world, you live in can and will directly affect your lupus symptoms. Extreme temperatures in the winter can exace… Read More
2017-12-10 03:29
How come my tennis balls don't bounce?SNOW DAY IN ATLANTAAs the snow began falling yesterday and throughout the night, I knew it was going to be an "indoor" day today. Mainly because m… Read More
2017-12-08 05:54
Safeguard Your MedicationsOn Tuesday, while I was at my doctor's office for a routine visit, the topic of medication security came up. If you're living with a chronic illness, or are… Read More
2017-11-30 23:14
Learning to Love The Pool Again Over the past several years, as I've contemplated starting a lupus blog, I collected ideas in a journal. I was enthusiastic about this adventure an… Read More
2017-11-23 15:38
Managing Turkey Day With LupusWe all know having a chronic illness like lupus is a daily struggle, but when you add in the holiday season it can be overwhelming! Taking a few moments for you… Read More
2017-11-22 04:10
Life Before LupusIt was 1999, and once again I found myself draped in a white paper gown sitting on an exam table waiting for the doctor. I was a young single woman in her mid 30's, li… Read More
2016-05-05 19:07
This is just a quick note to say how excited I am to be blogging about lupus... a topic I have been very familiar with for the past 15 years. And in my eagerness to share this knowledg… Read More
2016-05-01 19:16
Welcome to my new blog, Arresting Lupus!My name is Lisa Pittarelli and I have been living with lupus for over 15 years. I can't think of a better time to launch this blog than on the w… Read More
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