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What It's Like in the Depths of Sickness with Lupus
What is it like to live with lupus? In this post, I’m going to share what it was like to be in the depths of my sickness with lupus. I’ll paint a picture of what it was like to be incredibly, chronically ill.
The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Why COPD Is the 4th Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.
Jean Wright, CEO of the COPD Foundation, and Demeshia Montgomery, COPD patient advocate, share a powerful conversation on battling COPD and the fight for awareness.
The Great Girlfriends Podcast: The Surprising Signs Your Body Might Be Battling Lupus
Dr. Jessica Williams and patient advocate Tracy Wilson uncover the silent symptoms, life-changing diagnosis journeys, and the path to thriving with lupus.
Navigating a Rare Disease
From diagnosis to treatment, people living with rare diseases face many obstacles. But recent advancements in technology and research are trying to change that.
I'm Tired of ME/CFS Being Misunderstood
I’m using my voice to advocate for myself and the millions of people living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
Type 2 Inflammation and Nasal Polyps
Knowing the connection between inflammation and nasal polyps may help you understand your symptoms
La inflamación de tipo 2 y los pólipos nasales
Saber la conexión entre la inflamación y los pólipos nasales podría ser útil para que comprendas tus síntomas
How Is Lupus Diagnosed?
What you need to know about the tests available for lupus and what the results mean for you
¿Cómo se diagnostica el lupus?
Lo que debes saber acerca de las pruebas disponibles para detectar lupus y lo que los resultados significan para ti
Common Types of Lupus
Lupus can affect the whole body, and understanding the different types may help you handle your symptoms
Tipos frecuentes de lupus
El lupus puede afectar todo el cuerpo y entender los varios tipos podría ser útil para que controles tus síntomas
Doctors Dismissed My Breathing Issues — But It Was Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
When a GI finally took my symptoms seriously, I was diagnosed with a chronic esophagus disorder
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