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July 17, 2020July 15, 2020

Using a Healthy Diet to Treat Sarcoidosis

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

A few months ago I had a conversation with someone who told me he was recently released from the hospital after having triple bypass surgery. I mentioned that my ... Read more

July 14, 2020July 10, 2020

Small Fiber Neuropathy Is Going Undiagnosed in Sarcoidosis

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

With 92 degrees forecast, I headed out for a walk Thursday morning to beat the heat. Within minutes, I had to quit because of a sarcoidosis-related condition that required ... Read more

July 10, 2020July 8, 2020

After Celebrating My Birthday, I’m Focused on Self-improvement

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

I accomplished a few things that I’m proud of this past week. I finally finished one of my online nutrition courses, and I finally got my ice cream cake. ... Read more

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

My New Vegetarian Diet Has Brought Sarcoidosis Pain Relief

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

My Fourth of July celebrations always include barbecue, but not this year. I made the leap to a vegetarian diet on May 23. I’m already seeing benefits from the ... Read more

June 30, 2020June 26, 2020

Breathing Polluted Air Is the Deadly Norm for Many

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

With stifling June heat and pollen cleared by rainfall, I opened my windows. Drivers finished their workdays and inched forward in traffic outside my home. Within minutes, gentle breezes carried ... Read more

June 26, 2020June 24, 2020

This Father’s Day Reminded Me of a Valuable Lesson

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

Father’s Day was always a good time for my family when I was growing up. My brother and I were raised by a single mother, but my maternal grandfather ... Read more

June 23, 2020June 19, 2020

DIY Project Drills Home Important Sarcoidosis Lessons

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

A pile of boards and bolts stood before me as the first inkling of doubt crept in. Gathering what tools I could find — a small hammer and two ... Read more

June 19, 2020June 17, 2020

A Therapist Could Have Brought More Peace to My Hospitalization

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

Recently, I thought about my past hospitalizations and how isolated I felt. I guess the events over the past three months with social distancing had me feeling isolated … ... Read more

June 16, 2020June 12, 2020

Putting Fears Aside to Resume Crucial Healthcare

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

I’ve avoided others throughout the pandemic because of my sarcoidosis. I had thought that if I ever ditched social distancing, it would be to embrace family, but it wasn’t. ... Read more

June 9, 2020June 5, 2020

Long-term Telecommuting Could Benefit the Rare Disease Community

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

An employer once asked me what was the one wish I wanted granted. Having battled sarcoidosis for years while in the workforce, the answer came easy. I asked for ... Read more

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