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Athena Merritt
Athena, a former journalist and Pennsylvania native, was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 2002. She’s admittedly addicted to books, Marvel, and football. She tackles life with humor, passion and curiosity, and hopes to reach others through her writing.
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Articles by Athena Merritt
Severe chronic pain is a part of life for many of us with sarcoidosis, even with the use of…
I never know when it will happen. Someone speaks to me and their words land in my ears as if…
Physicians often see us at our worst. Remembering to be mindful of how we treat them could go a long…
The power of perseverance Marvel Studios is rereleasing “Avengers: Endgame” with new footage this Friday, June 28, in a…
All too often in my management of sarcoidosis, I find myself falling into survival mode and living moment to…
Summer is coming Summer and my sarcoidosis don’t mix well. So when Philadelphia’s temperature soared past 80 degrees May 2,…
Sarcoidosis: No rest for the weary Taking my nephew along on errands when he was a kid meant a race…
Is There a Doctor in the Office?
Sarcoidosis and the revolving door of doctors Getting treatment for sarcoidosis can be challenging due to the diminishing ranks and…
My left leg has been numb from the knee down for months. It started with a couple of toes and…