View the webinar recording here.

Lupus is met with unpredictability, which often leads to stress and anxiety. Focus on what you can control in the meantime. A flare plan will allow you to organize everything ahead of time in case of an emergency. Learn the effective points of a flare plan and receive additional resources to get started.

Presenters:

• Cheri Perron, Board Member at the Lupus Foundation of America
• Dr. Belinda Birnbaum, Rheumatologist with the Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Association
  • See here for Dr. Birnbaum's slides

Start your flare plan today and use these templates to get started!

• Google Doc: Make a copy of this document and edit within Google Docs.
• PDF

Need help getting started? Check out sample flare plans here.

What's your ER script?

Should you need to visit the ER, practice a script. It will help you stay focused during a chaotic and scary time. Thanks to Dr. Belinda Birnbaum for developing this script.

I am a ____ year old with lupus.
I have had lupus for ________ years.
I’ve had _________ (which organs? Skin, joint, lungs, heart, kidney, blood cells etc.) involvement in the past.
I also have _______________ diseases/problems. (Ex. Diabetes, asthma, depression, anxiety)
I’m currently taking __________________. (List medications, doses and any recent changes)
I am currently having  _____________________ symptoms for ___________ hours/days etc.