It’s absolutely crazy for me to think about the fact that my mom is sick too. You guys see 5% of all she does for me & I know you realize how much of a superhero she is. But my mom is an invisible warrior with autoimmune disease as well. She has 3 autoimmune diseases:… Continue reading Let’s Talk About My Mama!
Category: My Story
Diagnosed Pt. 2
We spent 5 weeks at the Mayo Clinic. We were blessed to be able to stay with family because we went over the course of the entire summer (2020). We started with rheumatology where they ran another whole blood panel for autoimmune diseases and other disorders. In the meantime of those results, she sent me… Continue reading Diagnosed Pt. 2
Diagnosed Pt. 1
If you know me, you know I jinx myself 24/7. So, it would only be appropriate that right after I publish a blog called, “The Undiagnosed” I would GET DIAGNOSED shortly after. Yes... you read that right! I GOT DIAGNOSED! I want to say it a million times every time I’m talking about it. If… Continue reading Diagnosed Pt. 1
Have you ever been shot or stabbed before?
... maybe a car accident?” The team of doctors are staring at my mom and I. I got a confused look and we both said no at the same time. Then they began to explain to us that my diaphragm was permanently paralyzed and I would need to be on the use of oxygen indefinitely.… Continue reading Have you ever been shot or stabbed before?
My Story
My name is Samantha & I live in Orange County, California. I have been chronically ill for the past 4 years and my passion is to talk about my experiences and journey in order to help other people with theirs. I have 2 genetic mutations, 5 autoimmune diseases, and a plethora of other health problems… Continue reading My Story