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My story: Trachele and lupus

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in March 2023 by Megan Burke, MD.

Updated on October 16, 2024

Not knowing what the condition was, Trachele was terrified when she got her lupus diagnosis. In this video, she shares her journey of understanding the disorder, understanding how it affects her body, and understanding how to take care of herself.

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