The bad news about Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) is that it’s chronic. The good news is that there are quite a number of exciting new treatments in the works. This article is part of the APS resource library that I’m building up on the site for patients, as a patient who has lived with it for…
Who doesn’t love salsa? The savory blend of tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, cilantro, and lime juice combined to create an irresistible sauce. Or better yet, how about the summer sweetness of juicy mangoes, flavorful pineapples, and strawberries bursting with flavor. With an array of fresh flavors, these gluten-free salsa recipes are your ticket to a…
Who doesn’t love salsa? The savory blend of tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, cilantro, and lime juice combined to create an irresistible sauce. Or better yet, how about the summer sweetness of juicy mangoes, flavorful pineapples, and strawberries bursting with flavor. With an array of fresh flavors, these gluten-free salsa recipes are your ticket to a…
When I tell people I’m sick, they usually think I mean something short-term and contagious like the flu or a stomach bug. If I say I have a chronic illness, they picture conditions like IBS, a bad back, or chronic migraines. The actual reality is all this and more. Yes, and. “I’m sick” I have IBS-like…
This week was the start of Disability Pride Month. We’ve loved seeing posts from our Friends in the Fight sharing their own stories of disability, both the challenges and the pride! One theme that comes up a lot in lived experiences of disability is the nuances of visibility. What makes some disabilities visible? Whether from physical markers,…
June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month. If you have never heard of MG, you are not alone! We reached out to Friend in the Fight Katie McCurdy to shed some light on this autoimmune condition that affects tens of thousands of Americans. Katie McCurdy is an autoimmune patient, designer, and founder of Pictal Health, a…
Diversity inclusion in the workplace can have benefits for all involved. Not only does it make our society more equitable, but having diverse perspectives – and listening to those voices – is good for business. We all bring different experiences and strengths and are mightier together. Wanting to be more inclusive is wonderful, but hiring…
Singer-songwriter Halsey is all about realness. They have been open about struggles with endometriosis for years. When they had their first baby last July, they publicly spoke about prioritizing time with their son over time spent trying to get back into shape, and posted a gloriously honest video about what postpartum bodies can look and…
When I was 24, horribly ill and desperate for a diagnosis, I went to my doctor seeking answers. She was very kind and listened politely but said, “You’re actually quite healthy.” Dumbstruck, I asked how she had come to that conclusion after hearing my symptoms. She replied, “Well, you’re not on any medications.” I can…
This will be my first Mother’s Day as a mom, and I am bursting with thoughts and feelings. So much work, energy, healing, and luck went into making this possible. I have been open about my journey of motherhood with chronic illness – my fears of not being able to conceive, but also of getting pregnant and…