I have lupus, RA, mild scoliosis and various related issues; but, am also a marathon runner. The good thing is that lupus, in and of itself, is not life threatening; but, other conditions that develop as a result of our compromised immune system can be. I lost my grandfather, a lifetime lupus sufferer, to colon cancer, and he had spent most of his adult life dealing with skin cancer. But, he walked several miles every day, planning his walks so that he was always on the shaded side of the street.
I run to not let lupus or RA control my life, a lesson learned from my grandfather.
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Hi, Meredith:
I have lupus, RA, mild scoliosis and various related issues; but, am also a marathon runner. The good thing is that lupus, in and of itself, is not life threatening; but, other conditions that develop as a result of our compromised immune system can be. I lost my grandfather, a lifetime lupus sufferer, to colon cancer, and he had spent most of his adult life dealing with skin cancer. But, he walked several miles every day, planning his walks so that he was always on the shaded side of the street.
I run to not let lupus or RA control my life, a lesson learned from my grandfather.
You go, girl! :)
April 11, 2008 - 4:37pmThis Comment
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