by Suzanne Tierney | Nov 5, 2020 | Patient Stories
Whether it’s a stubborn lime tree, taking care of an abandoned kitten during the pandemic, or lupus, remaining hopeful seems to be Michael’s strong suit. While he says he is fairly young and “wanting for life experience,” he does have some major takeaways from his...
by Suzanne Tierney | Oct 17, 2020 | Patient Stories
My lupus story started well before I was officially diagnosed in May of 2013 at 32 years old. I was suffering from joint pain and couldn’t understand why, at such a young age, I was having this pain. One day, I woke up to go to work and couldn’t get out of...
by Suzanne Tierney | Sep 28, 2020 | Patient Stories
My journey actually started at 16 when I was diagnosed with Raynaud’s disease. I wasn’t diagnosed with lupus until age 21. Since then, it has been an up and down journey with a lot of challenges. I’ve dealt with a wide range of issues including...
by Suzanne Tierney | Sep 18, 2020 | Patient Stories
My name is Natalie, and I have had lupus for about 20 years. Through no genetic correlations, over the years I have developed type 1 insulin resistant diabetes, Hashimoto’s thyroid disease, gastroparesis, nerve damage, fibromyalgia, gallbladder issues, and heart...
by Suzanne Tierney | Sep 12, 2020 | Patient Stories
My life is a three-ring circus…at least that is what it feels like some days. I never know what the day may bring or if my body and mind will cooperate. Having lupus means the immune system is overactive and tends to fight healthy tissues and organs instead of...
by Suzanne Tierney | Sep 11, 2020 | Patient Stories
Meet the Dorsey & Knill Family! Amanda and her troop help educate and provide lupus awareness. Kathleen is Amanda’s sister and her #1 cheerleader. She supports her sister mentally and physically. Most often, Kathleen goes with Amanda to her doctor’s...
