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One of my biggest pet peeves is when people make assumptions about me, whether it be my actions, thoughts, feelings or beliefs. In the...

It's 5:00 a.m. and your body is blaring its alarm, forcing you up for the day. Painsomnia has unfortunately befriended you yet again,...

"Sorry, but could you help me carry my bag?" "I feel bad, but do you mind if we sit down for a few minutes?" "Um, this is awkward, but...

As a child, I watched a Colombian soap opera called "I Love Paquita Gallego." The plot was about a girl named Paquita, who was under a...

When my ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia were at their worst, I was unable to walk or stand on my own for more than a couple of...

Having an autoimmune condition has introduced many challenges to me. Some of the main hurdles that I have had to overcome include...

I knew I wanted to be a doctor when I was 13 years old. However, when I pictured my journey to medical school and onwards to become a...

I was 12 years old when I was diagnosed with several rheumatic diseases including severe polyarticular JIA, systemic lupus, Sjogren’s,...

As a kid growing up, you have all these dreams and aspirations that you hope to come true in the future. There are going to be times in...

If I were to sum up The Painted Turtle , a camp for kids with serious medical conditions, in a word, it would be joy . After two summers...

I started to experience pains in my feet and legs at around 12. Doctors kept telling me “ that it's just growing pains, “it’ll go away”....

Feeling Inadequate I have chronic ankle pain resulting from tripping off the curb. Yes, it’s as exciting as that. In the early days...