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The Emotional Impact of Living with Psoriatic Arthritis
by Sascha Gallardo on May 26, 2023
Living with a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis entails the constant presence of emotions such as frustration and loneliness. These The post The Emotional Impact of Living with Psoriatic Arthritis appeared first on News From Ben's Friends.
A Guide to Navigating Interactions with Lupus Patients
by Sascha Gallardo on May 19, 2023
Lupus is a chronic condition that can affect various parts of the body, including joints, skin, kidneys, heart, and more. The post A Guide to Navigating Interactions with Lupus Patients appeared first on News From Ben's Friends.
Sarcoidosis Awareness: Shedding Light on a Rare but Significant Disease
by Sascha Gallardo on April 26, 2023
Did you know that there are diseases that can affect almost any part of the body? One of such diseases The post Sarcoidosis Awareness: Shedding Light on a Rare but Significant Disease appeared first on News From Ben's Friends.
What You Need to Know About Sjögren’s Syndrome
by Sascha Gallardo on April 24, 2023
Isn’t it frustrating when you are unwell, experiencing more than the common cold, and the doctors cannot figure out what The post What You Need to Know About Sjögren’s Syndrome appeared first on News From Ben's Friends.
What Changes Can You Make to Your Diet?
by Sascha Gallardo on March 28, 2023
One big study conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed the effect of a healthy lifestyle The post What Changes Can You Make to Your Diet? appeared first on News From Ben's Friends.

Testimonials

Ben created this wonderful site. His Twitter feed is filled with many stories of hope over great challenges.

Ben’s Friends continues to expand this gift of love and support by creating more communities for folks sharing different great health challenges. Ben’s growing patient support sites continue to provide support with its members while new members share the challenges and share the joys. Thanks to Ben, Shalon and all the others who manage this site. It is a gift that keeps on giving.

--- Sharyn

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Your website then was my biggest support.

We met back in 2006, in Austin at St.Davids. I and my daughter, Britanny, who was then 16 years old were new to the site. Your website then was my biggest support and we came to know that so many others are struggling through very similar issues. Today Brittany is 21 and married almost a year ago. Britanny now lives here in Austin and had gone for a year in San Diego. After her gamma knife operation, we had to wait the two long years. I am so proud of YOU!!! You are such a wonderful example of turning the hurts and pains of this life into positive! May you be ever so BLESSED!!!

--- Pat

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