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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Doctores ignoraron mis dificultades para respirar, pero era esofagitis eosinofílica (EEo)
Cuando una gastroenteróloga finalmente consideró mis síntomas seriamente, me diagnosticaron un trastorno esofágico crónico
When My Son Was Diagnosed With EoE, Our Family’s World Was Turned Upside Down
A supportive medical team is crucial — as is a sense of humor
Cuando le diagnosticaron EEo a mi hijo, el mundo de nuestra familia se puso de cabeza.
Un equipo médico solidario es crucial, al igual que un buen sentido del humor
I Didn’t Know Having a Baby Increases Your Risk for Stroke
I didn’t have the classic signs of a stroke, so I blamed my symptoms on being a new mom
I Thought It Was Covid, but It Was COPD
I’m devoted to advocacy work and hope more people with COPD will reach out for support
Pensé que tenía covid, pero en realidad tenía EPOC
Estoy comprometida con mi trabajo de concientización y espero que más personas con EPOC pidan asistencia
I Lived with Undiagnosed Lupus for Years — Because Doctors Refused to Test Me for It
They didn’t take me seriously until the disease had all but destroyed me
I Taught People How Not to Get Herpes. Then I Got Herpes.
After the initial shock and shame, I gained a new perspective
I Still Live a Full and Active Life with Lupus
My days may look a bit different than I imagined, but my life is filled with joy and purpose
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Todavía disfruto una vida activa y plena con lupus
Mis días pueden ser un poco diferentes de lo que imaginé, pero mi vida está llena de alegría y propósito
I Was Told No One Lives with Pancreatic Cancer, but 31 Years Later, I’m Still Here — Fighting for a Cure
As the first survivor patient research advocate in the U.S., I’ve dedicated my life to raising awareness and advancing treatment options for pancreatic cancer