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Laura Simpson's Story and Autoimmune Community Summit Preview

Episode Summary

Laura shares her personal journey with a generalized diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis and hidradenitis suppurativa, a more rare autoimmune disease.

Episode Notes

Summary:

Chery and Laura discuss the importance of connecting with others in the autoimmune community to create a sense of belonging and empowerment.

They delve into the diverse offerings at the Autoimmune Association’s upcoming event: the Autoimmune Community Summit. This includes sessions on managing pain and fatigue, communicating with healthcare teams, and exploring dietary strategies, all aimed at empowering patients with autoimmune conditions. 

Throughout their conversation, Cheryl and Laura underscore the pivotal role of community and empowerment in thriving with autoimmune diseases, making it clear that the Autoimmune Association's annual summit is a place where patients can find connection, knowledge, empowerment and support on their autoimmune journey.

Medical disclaimer:

All content found on Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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