Float Like a Buttahfly – a Column by Kerry Wong

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19 Vials of Blood Made Me Fall in Love With My Doctor

The other day, I sent a message to my rheumatologist asking about getting a third shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. It was 11 p.m. on a Sunday, but I had to send it before I forgot. A half-hour later, I received two notifications about a new message and a letter…

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The Grief and Relief of Being Diagnosed With Sarcoidosis

It seems there’s a commemorative day for just about everything. Today alone apparently is the Gold Cup Parade, National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day (I’m all for that), National Radio Day, and World Mosquito Day (no thanks). I recently learned that Aug. 30 is National Grief Awareness Day, which…

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Despite My Progress, I Always Fear My Sarcoidosis Will Worsen

The other day, I was sitting on the couch recuperating from my shower. (Yes, for many people with sarcoidosis, a shower is an Olympic event that requires planning, preparation, and recovery — but that’s a story for another day.) Anyway, I was on the couch trying to relax when, suddenly,…

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The F-words I’m Focusing on Following My Fracture

No, not that one. The other day, I Fell and Fractured my Foot (though I admit I probably said the other F-word a few times when it happened). I sprained my ankle, too, just to make it more Fun. It was the Fifth metatarsal on the outer side of my…