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Sharing the stories of those affected by Autoimmune disease

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Autoimmune Warrior is a blog dedicated to sharing the stories and experiences of those with autoimmune conditions, in an effort to raise awareness about autoimmune disease.

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Eight years ago I saw a powerful TedTalk by Dr. Terry Wahls, called Minding Your Mitochondria. . Dr. Wahls is a physician with Multiple Sclerosis who believes she put many of her MS symptoms into remission through nutritional dietary changes. . Read more about the link between diet 🍎 and autoimmune disease 🤒 by clicking the link in my bio, or visiting AutoimmuneWarrior.org.

Did you know that April is Sjogren's Awareness Month? . Click the link in my bio to read my blog post about how you can share your journey with the @sjogrensfoundation and be a part of the #ThisisSjogrens awareness campaign. . I shared my story with Sjogren's Syndrome on the blog as well ❤

Is there a link between chronic stress and autoimmune disease? Can stress cause an autoimmune condition? . Click on the link in my bio to read the full blog post and find out!

Click the link in my bio or go to www.autoimmunewarrior.org to learn 10 facts about #lupus that you may not have known! @lupusorg

As someone with a chronic illness, three of the questions I most frequently get asked are: "Why don't you just try exercising more and eating healthier?" . "Are you sure that's what you really have? Maybe it's just depression?" . "It can't be that bad, can it? You're just exaggerating!" . Have you ever been asked a demeaning question about your health like that? . Click the link in my bio, or go to www.autoimmunewarrior.org, to read my take on this.

Have you ever complained to your doctor about your symptoms, only to be dismissed? . This has happened to me ALOT in the last 7+ years of having Sjogren's Syndrome. . Fatigue, joint pain, dry eyes and mouth...despite all this, I was told, 'it's all in your head'. . If I had to give one piece of advice to those of you with an #invisibleillness, it'd be to never give up. . Never stop fighting for your health. . Remember: YOU are the best advocate for your health. . You deserve a physician that takes you and your health seriously ♡ . Read my full blog post on this at: www.autoimmunewarrior.org

Click the link in my bio to read this week's top stories in Autoimmune News, including this one on #lupus!

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