Becoming Her Own Advocate: Dimika’s Challenging Journey to an Autoimmune Diagnosis
When Autoimmune Symptoms Don’t Add Up Dimika didn’t expect to become an advocate. At first, she was simply trying to survive a slew...
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Autoimmune Association Urges Federal Reform of 340B Program to Protect Patients
The Autoimmune Association welcomes the Senate HELP Committee’s hearing examining the growth and impact of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. For the...
Raising Awareness of Autoimmune Disease in Native Communities
For the second year in a row, the Autoimmune Association proudly participated in Tulsa’s Native American Day celebration, held Monday, October 13, at...
A Nurse’s Story of Balancing Hashimoto’s and Graves’
At 45, Riya is a nurse and mom of two teenagers. She has spent her career caring for patients, helping them navigate their...
Living with Myasthenia Gravis: One Man’s Journey from Symptoms to Diagnosis
When John first began experiencing fatigue in his eyes and face, he brushed it off as stress. He was in his early 40s,...
Finding Purpose on the Trail: A Father’s Journey Through the Shenandoah for His Daughter and the Autoimmune Association
A Sudden Diagnosis That Changed Everything There are few things in this life that make you feel more helpless than watching your child...
Meet Erika: Battling 6 Autoimmune Diseases—and Advocating for Millions
A Mysterious Illness and Years Without Answers Erika’s story begins the way too many patients have experienced – with pain that didn’t have...
Autoimmune Association Announces Inaugural Hope Journey Walk Inviting Communities to “Lace Up for Hope”
The Autoimmune Association is proud to announce the inaugural Hope Journey Walk, a national fundraising and awareness event that will take place on...
Art with a Mission: John von Bergen Gives Back to Autoimmune Community Through Sales
A Mysterious Flare Turns Serious In 2016, John von Bergen noticed some skin flaking on his right elbow. At first, it seemed minor—nothing...
Study Reveals Top Environmental Concerns Impacting Autoimmune Patients
When a hurricane hits or a wildfire spreads, most people worry about the obvious—flooding, smoke, power outages. But for people living with autoimmune...
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