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
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Stress Caused My Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
I thought I was healthy, but everyday stress was damaging my heart
I Thought I Was Too Young to Get Melanoma
I was 26 when I found the first spot. Then it came back.
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
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
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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
My Doctor Told Me to Go Get Pregnant to Treat My Endometriosis
After endometriosis surgery didn’t work, I was told to get pregnant or have a hysterectomy to help stop the pain
My Ear Infection Turned Out to Be a Rare Disease
I was treated for an ear infection — then cancer — before I was finally diagnosed with a rare disease called IgG4-RD
I Won Three Olympic Gold Medals All While Keeping My Sjögren’s Disease a Secret from the Sports World
Now my goal is to tell as many people as I can to raise awareness about Sjögren’s disease
Having a Rare Disease Called PBC Taught Me to Speak Up
I spent years just waiting for a treatment — now, I’m advocating for one
Tener una enfermedad infrecuente llamada CBP me enseñó a decir lo que siento
Pasé años esperando que se desarrolle algún tratamiento. Ahora, abogo por uno
I Thought I Could Handle My Eating Disorder on My Own Because It Didn’t Happen Every Day — but I Was Wrong.
Once I allowed myself to get help for my bulimia, I was able to start my recovery
I Missed All the Signs of My Dad’s Liver Disease
My family wasn’t told the signs of hepatic encephalopathy until it was too late. Now, I’m raising awareness about the disease and helping other caregivers share their stories.
It Wasn’t Stage Fright. I Was Having a Heart Attack at Age 39.
Like many people, I thought I was too young to have a heart attack — but it can happen to anyone
I Was Still Healing from a Double Mastectomy When I Was Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer
Having two cancers back-to-back tested my mental and physical strength, but now I lead a survivor group for the LGBTQIA+ community