/r/lupus/

r/lupus

57k members
r/lupus is a subreddit with 57k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses symptoms, new symptoms, lupus, flare, and bloodwork, and they frequently recommend/review sunscreen, pillows, and skincare product.
This is a space for those Living with Lupus to Connect, Share Experiences, Build Support, and Create Community. Those who have other autoimmune conditions or loved ones of those with Lupus are welcome, with the loving reminder that this forum is for Lupus patients first. Respect our needs as much as we do our best to respect yours.

Popular Themes in r/lupus

#1
Advice Requests
: "The lupus fatigue is so horrible and has ruined my academic life. What do you guys do to cure the fatigue from lupus? I"
20 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I had to stop following lupus creators"
15 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Lupus log/symptom book"
3 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "5 things that are worth your money (Lupus Edition)"
2 posts

Popular Topics in r/lupus

#1

Symptoms

2 posts
#2

New Symptoms

1 post
#3

Lupus

1 post
#4

Flare

1 post
#5

Bloodwork

1 post
#6

Anxiety

1 post

Products Discussed in r/lupus

Sunscreen

26 reviews
#1
La Roche-Posay
5.0 from 3 reviews
#2
Beauty of Joseon
5.0 from 3 reviews
#3
Biore
5.0 from 2 reviews

Pillows

10 reviews
#1
My Pillow
5.0 from 1 review
#2
Yippo Labs
5.0 from 1 review
#3
The Pillow Bar
5.0 from 1 review
#1
First Aid Beauty
5.0 from 2 reviews
#2
CeraVe
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Mineral Fusion
5.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/lupus

#1
Diagnosed Users Only
: "Blessing in disguise"
51 posts
#2
General
: "Lupus hair growth"
35 posts
#3
Advice
: "Advice and Resources for the (Newly) Diagnosed"
30 posts
#4
Medicines
: "Love hate relationship with steroids."
20 posts
#5
Venting
: "I had to stop following lupus creators"
19 posts
#6
Newly Diagnosed
: "feels like my life is over at 22"
14 posts
#7
Sun/UV exposure
: "How is everyone faring in this heat?"
7 posts
#8
Life tips
: "5 things that are worth your money (Lupus Edition)"
6 posts
#9
Career/School
: "Returning to work has scared me"
5 posts
#10
Nephritis
: "Do i need to get off energy drinks?"
3 posts

Member Growth in r/lupus

Yearly
+11k members(22.9%)

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Last updated: August 6, 2026