In this episode of Take a Pain Check, Amanda Chay discusses her journey with lupus and Sjogren's, sharing the challenges of getting diagnosed, advocating for herself, and the emotional impact of learning about and accepting her chronic illnesses. She highlights the importance of a strong support system, effective doctor-patient relationships, and the role of medications. Amanda also talks about maintaining an active lifestyle, the significant impact of diet on her symptoms, and managing her mental health. She reflects on the unique experience of being both a lupus patient and a mother to a daughter with lupus, offering advice to others in similar situations. Additionally, she discusses her book, "The Girlfriend’s Guide to Lupus," and offers advice to those newly diagnosed with a chronic condition and to parents who, like her, have a child with the same illness.

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