Takeaways from Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month 2021
Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month is celebrated annually during the month of March!
Read More »While the most recent statistics tell us that autoimmune disease affects at least 14.7 to 23.5 million Americans, research indicates that the numbers have been growing steadily for years. The unifying link between these 80-100 diseases and counting, is the immune system’s inability to differentiate between self and non-self, resulting in systemic or organ-specific attacks.
No one case of autoimmunity is alike, as symptoms overlap and vary widely even within a particular disease, such as celiac, lupus, or ulcerative colitis. On top of this, there are many individuals with autoimmune-like symptoms who are unable to secure a diagnosis.
EACH STORY SERVES AS A WINDOW INTO THE COMPLEXITIES OF LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS
People may feel unseen and unheard both in their social lives and in the medical world. It is our hope for these stories to cushion the loneliness often felt by people with autoimmune disease, and to give caregivers and loved ones valuable insight into what they may be going through. Let your story be heard!
Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month is celebrated annually during the month of March!
Read More »Diagnosing, managing, and treating an autoimmune disease or chronic illness can feel like putting together a 1,000-piece puzzle with your eyes closed.
Read More »Have you been thinking about telling your chronic illness or autoimmune story? Understanding why you’re writing, learning helpful tips and tricks, and identifying a starting point can help you shake off the overwhelm and take action.
Read More »Adverse reactions to various foods are quite common for people with autoimmune disease or related conditions.
Read More »