Written by: Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA, Anna Simon, Ellen M. Martin Obtaining appropriate diagnosis, effective treatment, and quality care for autoimmune and chronic conditions is often quite challenging. If you have experienced such struggles, then you are not alone. Statistics show that over 50 million adults in the US suffer from
This month, we shine our spotlight on lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE). Read on to become connected with available statistics, research initiatives, supportive patient communities, and still more resources. And check out our Facebook page and forum for more autoimmune-related updates! “After decades of my symptoms being dismissed by
A spotlight on Crohn’s disease, one of two inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), autoimmune conditions in which a dysregulated immune system damages the intestinal wall. Crohn’s disease affects 201:100,000 Americans, but most people aren’t aware of the disease.
This month, we shine our spotlight on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). RA is one of the most common autoimmune diseases, with an estimated 1.5 million people diagnosed in the United States. With such significant prevalence, it is highly possible that you or someone you know may be affected by RA, and
“The first neurologist I went to see about my MS brushed off my questions and concerns about medications and made me feel helpless, as if no matter what lifestyle changes I made, MS would cripple me…” – anonymous patient participant in our “Autoimmunity Voices” survey Patient stories such as this