This powerful and informative script is designed for My Story Living with Lupus during Lupus Awareness Month. In it, host Susan Hendrix reflects on her personal experience living with systemic lupus erythematosus while educating listeners about the complexities of the disease. The script includes clear, reliable information about lupus, addresses common misconceptions, and brings attention to an often-ignored reality—the severe impact lupus has on African American men. With a compassionate tone and a call to action, the script encourages awareness, advocacy, and inclusive conversation around lupus.

In this episode of My Story: Living with Lupus, host Susan Hendrix sits down with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a renowned expert in Naturopathic Medicine, to explore the complexities of Chronic Pain Syndrome and its impact on those living with lupus. Dr. Tufenkian dives deep into the physiological and emotional aspects of chronic pain, offering valuable insights on how it affects the body, mind, and daily life of individuals with lupus. She also discusses the latest treatments, coping strategies, and self-care techniques to help manage pain. Whether you're living with lupus or supporting someone who is, this episode provides essential information and compassionate advice to help navigate the challenges of chronic pain. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that blends medical expertise with personal understanding.

Living with a chronic illness teaches us to expect the unexpected. In this episode we discuss the topic of Advance Care Planning. It's not about giving up or focusing on the worst-case scenarios, it's about taking control, making your wishes known, and ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

I's a very hard topic, but a necessary one.

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