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How COVID-19 Has Improved Understanding of My Life With Scleroderma

5/8/2022

 
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As a woman with scleroderma I’ve faced many unknowns regarding my body and health over the last 21 years. Every day is a new adventure in my own “series of unfortunate events.”
Since my diagnosis, I’ve restructured my life to make my health a priority and become hyperaware of any potential illnesses or infections. I now stay away from people who are sick, use all-natural products, and avoid touching surfaces such as door handles, railings, and elevator buttons. It may seem ridiculous to some, but this is my new normal now that my immune system is compromised. 
But for many years, I didn’t think most people could fathom what it’s like to live in constant fear of getting sick.
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