chronic disease

Advocating for Yourself at Your Doctor’s Office: Why It’s Important and How to Do It

Visiting your doctor can be a daunting experience, especially if you have a chronic illness or a complex medical condition like Lupus. While it is natural to put your trust in your healthcare provider, it is also important to remember that you are the expert on your own body and health. Advocating for yourself at …

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Did You Know Lupus Attacks your Own Body?!

Lupus, also known as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system, which normally protects the body from foreign invaders, mistakenly attacks healthy tissues and organs within the body. Lupus is no exception to this, and it can cause damage to multiple …

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Betrayed

Summer used to be my favorite time of year. Beach trips, outside games, sunbathing. Nowadays though, summer is the season I fear the most. I’m uncomfortable due to my body’s inability to regulate my temperature. My body temp usually runs high so any temperature rise makes me miserable. I’m forced to hide indoors thanks to …

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