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An article about living with autoimmune disorders

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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:

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Very absorbing article, thanks for posting it.

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I cried when I read this because it is so close to my story. Thank you for posting this.

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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

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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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