After fighting for years with mysterious symptoms; everything from skin problems to internal problems, the doctors had no answers for me. Once I gave birth to my second son, my body finally collapsed. Within weeks of having him, my doctors were testing me for everything in the books. Finally at …
Read More »Raquel’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Lupus)
My name is Raquel and I was diagnosed with lupus SLE last year in May 2011. I am still dealing with understanding what is happening to my body. I am 43 and my doctor told me I more than likely have had lupus for awhile and I was being treated …
Read More »Joan’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Lupus, Raynaud’s, Sjogren’s)
It was suspected about 24 years ago that I had Lupus when I went to the ER for a horrible sinus infection. I blew it off until 17 years ago when I got terrible pain and was finally diagnosed with 3 co-morbidities: Systemic Lupus, Sjogren’s, and Raynaud’s. It was scary …
Read More »Raven’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Lupus)
I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus in September 2010. I spent the entire weekend in the bed, depressed and throwing myself a pity party. Until I thought about it; I have never been a quitter; and I’ve always led by example. I was only 27 at the time and, you …
Read More »Sonya’s Fight Like A Girl Story (Lupus)
Purple Colored Sunglasses I walked with a pretty fast gait. I walked around others who couldn’t catch up to me. Rolled my eyes at those who were too slow. Cringed at the elderly who took too much time getting up the steps to the bus. I cringed at ANYONE who took too …
Read More »Shalina’s Fight Like A Girl Story (Lupus)
My name is Shalina Tovar and I battle Lupus, a kidney disease. I have been fighting like a girl since May of 2005 which is when I was officially diagnosed. My Lupus has caused my left hip to fail. I’ve been dealing with avascular necrosis of the hip since 2009 and now …
Read More »Falanya’s Fight Like A Girl Story (Lupus)
Hello! My name is Falanya and at 33 years old, I have been “fighting like a girl” since I was 10 years old when my mother suddenly fell ill. I remember the first day Lupus entered my life: I was walking with my mother by my side on my way …
Read More »Monique’s Fight Like A Girl Story (Lupus)
I’ve been sick, literally, since the day I was born. My real mom is an addict who couldn’t get sober while pregnant. I was born early and addicted. The drugs that sent her into labor early, also magnified a congential heart defect that runs in my family. I had open …
Read More »Anabel’s Fight Like A Girl Story (Lupus)
Hello, I’m 34 years old. I was diagnosed with lupus about a year and 6 months ago. Since then, I’ve been in treatment. It started with pain on my knees and my energy was low. My job was to fill empty bins at a fast pace. Because of this problem, I had to …
Read More »Alyssa’s Fight Like A Girl Story (Lupus)
Hello Fight Like A Girl Club! My name is Alyssa and I have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. I am 14 years old and a freshman in high school. I was diagnosed 6 years ago by my rheumatologist and have since been battling with lupus. Lupus is a chronic disease in which your immune …
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