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Coping With Illness

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health2 years ago

Living with Lupus: Ayana Huggins' Inspiring Journey in Trinidad and Tobago

Ayana Huggins, an advertising clerk at Newsday in Trinidad and Tobago, has been living with lupus, an autoimmune disease, for over 15 years. Despite experiencing daily pain and flare-ups, Huggins has managed to maintain a positive attitude and continue working. She emphasizes the importance of support from loved ones and finding ways to manage the disease, such as making dietary and lifestyle changes. Huggins hopes to raise awareness about lupus and encourage others to seek support and not feel alone in their struggles.

health2 years ago

Misdiagnosis: Woman's Tumor Symptoms Dismissed as Anxiety by Doctors

Miranda Edwards was misdiagnosed with anxiety for years before being diagnosed with a rare adrenaline-secreting tumor at 19 years old. The tumor caused her to have a heart attack, two strokes, and nearly die. Despite surgery to remove the tumor, it grew back and spread to other organs due to medical gaslighting and delayed diagnosis. Edwards now shares her journey on social media to inspire other patients and describes herself as "Terminal & THRIVING."