They look fine on the outside.
But on the inside? It’s a warzone. 💔

Lupus isn’t rare. It’s just misunderstood.
It’s a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks your body from the inside.
Organs. Joints. Skin. Blood.

Everyday tasks can feel like climbing mountains.
Most warriors are women.
Most are young.
Most go undiagnosed for years.

May 10 is World Lupus Day.
Wear purple. Speak up. Raise awareness.
Silence is deadly, but knowledge saves lives.

Let’s #MakeLupusVisible

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-13/ibd-rates-growing-in-australia/104924076

#IBD #ChronicIllness #Disability

@Cheerylifelover I love this book too, awesome read!

This explains A LOT in my medical history, how about you? The research going on in this field right now is super exciting. Hopefully it continues 😕.

#inflammatoryboweldisease
#chronicillness
#medsky #healthygut
#mentalhealth #type2diabetes
#inflammatoryillness
#disability #crohns #Ulcerativecolitis

https://hms.harvard.edu/news/drawing-line-gut-microbiome-inflammation-depression

2025 Year of the Snake.

The snake has significant symbolism in medicine. Its use in medical contexts dates back to ancient civilizations and often conveys themes of healing, rejuvenation, and wisdom.

#lunarnewyear #yearofthesnake #medicaltrivia #flarefreedom

Looking for something new to read? Check out this list and support books written by Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Ilness. #adci #chronicillness #disability #reading #bookstodon

https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/authors-with-disabilities-and-chronic-illnesses-adci

Great documentary from Deutche Welle on the importance of your gut to your overall health and wellbeing with interviews from prominent IBD and IBS specialists. Worth a watch if you can find the time!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zbqo_hrwXc

#InflammatoryBowelDisease #irritablebowelsyndrome #crohnsdisease #UlcerativeColitis #Antiinflammatory #GutHealth