Sarcoidosis: A life of no Having sarcoidosis means I must say no to many things. That is why when…
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
Sarcoidosis 101 Have you ever tried to explain sarcoidosis to someone? First, you have to phonetically walk them through the…
When I left my doctor’s office with a prescription for Restasis (cyclosporine) this month, I was hopeful I would be…
As a Marvel fan, this week’s long-awaited premiere of “Avengers: Endgame” has me thinking about the sarcoidosis community’s hidden superpowers.
Stumbling into the Unknown
I was thrilled to find out the television network NBC will be airing a sarcoidosis PSA this month to…
The thing that attracted me to a career as a journalist — the unpredictability — is precisely what I despise…