Autoimmune Disease and Self-Advocacy

Autoimmune Disease and Self-Advocacy

In the intricate dance of managing an autoimmune disease, with uncontrolled symptoms often leading to the use of immunosuppressants, self-advocacy, as both an advocate and a beacon of control and empowerment in health care, emerges. Historically, patients often found...
Autoimmune Disease and Disability Benefits

Autoimmune Disease and Disability Benefits

Over 50 million Americans live with an autoimmune disease, including rheumatic diseases, a staggering statistic that highlights the widespread impact of these conditions on disability cases, malaise, and impairment. Yet, navigating the complexities and complications...
Autoimmune Disease and Emergency Preparedness

Autoimmune Disease and Emergency Preparedness

Living with an autoimmune disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis, brings its own set of challenges, but what happens when emergency situations, including rheumatologic emergencies or induced autoimmunity, add another layer of complexity?...