This was posted over on the LupusUK forum this morning. I think it is worth the read to put autoimmune illness into the context of living:
An article about living with autoimmune disorders - PMRGCAuk
An article about living with autoimmune disorders

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Very absorbing article, thanks for posting it.
I cried when I read this because it is so close to my story. Thank you for posting this.
As you say worth the read and in trying to get the balance of treating the illness but trying not to be defined by it. Quite a tightrope! Jackie
Thanks PMRpro, it brings home how complex autoimmune conditions are - have sent it to my doctor, suggest others follow suit, I feel medical profession has a lot to learn! John
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