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World Arthritis Day – Let Your Voices Be Heard

Nearly 50 million Americans—one in five—suffer from arthritis and 20 million of them are physically impaired by the disorder, according to a new CDC report. There are many types of arthritis (over 100 identified, and the number is growing). The types range from those related to wear and tear of

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Fight Back Against Raynaud’s

Raynaud's is a rare disorder that affects the arteries. It is sometimes called a disease, syndrome, or phenomenon. The disorder is marked by brief episodes of narrowing of the blood vessels. This narrowing reduces blood flow to the fingers and toes. In people who have Raynaud's, the disorder usually

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Friends help Friends Save Money FREE Shipping on ANY size order from my Avon shop! (coupon just for “Spoonies”)

FREE shipping on ANY size order (even orders as low as $1) from my Avon shop! Just enter coupon code “FSANY”. Why leave the house? You can order your basics like shampoo, conditioner, chapstick and sunblock. You can order a little something to cheer you up, or give as a gift. Order Halloween, T

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From a Reader: A Spoon Finally Big Enough- Well It’s Close!

From a Reader: A Spoon Finally Big Enough- Well It’s Close!

[caption id="attachment_2157" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Kimberly and Christine holding HUGE spoon"][/caption] The adventures of a spoonie are always exciting, rarely uneventful and usually include some serious preparation and legwork prior to the adventure at hand.  So naturally the

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Think Pink! National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

While considerable progress has been made in the fight against breast cancer, it remains a significant health concern for women in the United States and throughout the world.  In the U.S., it is the most common form of cancer in women. After lung cancer, breast cancer is the second leading cause o

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We would like to thank Louyse Trudel of Québec, Canada for providing us with the French Translation of The Spoon Theory

We would like to take a moment to thank Louyse Trudel for volunteering her time and energy to translate "The Spoon Theory" into French for ButYouDontLookSick.com. You can find the French translation here. You can learn more about Louyse below. Please take a moment to leave a comment and thank her fo

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Yes, I Still Have Lupus.

Yes, I Still Have Lupus.

Sunday October 17th is the annual Lupus Walk fundraiser for the Lupus Alliance in my local area. I am a person living with Lupus. My family and I pride ourselves on being one of the top fundraising teams every year. We make phone calls or send email messages to family, friends and co-workers. We eve

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Yes, I Still Have Lupus.

Yes, I Still Have Lupus.

Sunday October 17th is the annual Lupus Walk fundraiser for the Lupus Alliance in my local area. I am a person living with Lupus. My family and I pride ourselves on being one of the top fundraising teams every year. We make phone calls or send email messages to family, friends and co-workers. We eve

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Did You Know Fall Weather Can Trigger Migraines?

Did You Know Fall Weather Can Trigger Migraines?

The leaves are changing, the air is cooling.....and the headaches begin.  Many people living with autoimmune disorders report an increase in headaches, or more specifically, migraines during the fall weather.  Changes in barometric pressure or weather and/or extreme cold temperatures mean added st

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Do you love to eat out without breaking the bank?

Friends help friends save money. Restaurant.com is having another sale on their gift certificates {which can be used at 15,000+ restaurants across the nation}! Through 9/22 you can snag gift certificates to your favorite local restaurants for 80% off!! For instance, I just bought a $25 gift ce

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