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
When a GI finally took my symptoms seriously, I was diagnosed with a chronic esophagus disorder
Cuando una gastroenteróloga finalmente consideró mis síntomas seriamente, me diagnosticaron un trastorno esofágico crónico
A supportive medical team is crucial — as is a sense of humor
Un equipo médico solidario es crucial, al igual que un buen sentido del humor
Hormonal changes may increase the risk for serious lung conditions
They didn’t take me seriously until the disease had all but destroyed me
My days may look a bit different than I imagined, but my life is filled with joy and purpose
Mis días pueden ser un poco diferentes de lo que imaginé, pero mi vida está llena de alegría y propósito
Most people with an autoimmune disease are women. Here’s what you need to know.
Lupus can devastate women’s health and finances — particularly for those from marginalized communities
El lupus puede devastar la salud y las finanzas de las mujeres, particularmente de mujeres de comunidades marginadas
I was treated for an ear infection — then cancer — before I was finally diagnosed with a rare disease called IgG4-RD
Rare diseases may not be common, but together they affect 1 in 10 Americans. Here’s what you need to know.
Women make up 9 out of 10 lupus cases. And women of color — especially Black women — are more likely to suffer from this autoimmune disease.
Las mujeres tienen una incidencia de 9 de cada 10 casos de lupus, pero las mujeres de color, especialmente las mujeres de raza negra, son más propensas a padecer este trastorno autoinmunitario
Here’s what you need to know about the recent FDA decision to make continuous glucose monitors easier for anyone to get
After years of chronic pain, I finally found answers. Now I’m helping others find relief.
Here’s what you need to know about this emerging trend in healthcare
Now I’m finding ways to feel like myself again
Obesity is a growing public health threat, but access to anti-obesity medications and obesity treatment can help make a difference
The chronic health condition can make you tired, dizzy and unable to do everyday tasks. Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s what you need to know about shared decision-making and questions to ask your healthcare provider about pregnancy when living with a chronic health condition
MS affects everyone differently and can affect many parts of the body
La EM afecta a cada persona en forma diferente y puede impactar muchas partes del cuerpo