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Tuning the Mind: Hazwady's Fight Against Anti-NMDA Encephalitis
Meet Hazwady, 39, a seasoned guitar teacher and a gifted songwriter at Christofori Music School. From the outside, his vibrant performances
You Ting Ng
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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Living With Anti-NMDA Encephalitis
Anti-NMDA encephalitis is a complex autoimmune disorder that can bring waves of neurological problems, causing significant challenges for bo
You Ting Ng
Aug 23, 20232 min read
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From Storytelling to Storybaking: How I Adapted to Life with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Jumaini Ariff, a professional storyteller, was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) in 2021. She experienced chronic back pain and swe

Nicole Chan
Jul 2, 20233 min read
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Ankylosing Spondylitis and Decision Making: Navigating Life's Challenges with a Chronic Illness
Olivia Yeo, 25, diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, shares her experiences with the autoimmune condition. It has affected decisions in he

Nicole Chan
Mar 9, 20233 min read
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Learning to Love and Manage Yourself While Living with Lupus Nephritis
Ady, a 42-year-old woman, shares her experience of living with Lupus Nephritis, an autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with at the age 12

Nicole Chan
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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From Career Changes to Home Design: Navigating Rheumatoid Arthritis
Louis, 31, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2017. She shares how the condition has affected her day-to-day life, including difficu

Nicole Chan
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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Navigating Relationships with a Chronic Illness: My Experience with Behcet's Disease
Amelia Chen, 39, was diagnosed with Behcet's Disease in 2020. She shares how the condition has impacted her daily life, particularly in rela

Nicole Chan
Mar 1, 20232 min read
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Living with Multiple Sclerosis & Rheumatoid Arthritis - Maggie Mok
Hi everyone, my name is Maggie Mok and I’m 49 years old. I work part-time and I fly kites as a hobby. About 3.5 years ago, I lost my...
sherrysoon
Jan 2, 20233 min read
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Overcoming the Odds: From Banker to Behcet's Disease Survivor
“Be thankful and happy!” Esther was diagnosed with Behcet's disease in 2015. She underwent multiple operations and chemotherapy...
sherrysoon
Jul 5, 20222 min read
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Overcoming the Challenges of Pemphigus Vulgaris: Farhan’s Inspiring Story
Despite the challenges and hardships of battling Pemphigus Vulgaris, Farhan's journey serves as an inspiration for those fighting autoimmune
sherrysoon
Apr 16, 20223 min read
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One Disease, Different Experiences: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Three ADSG members, Abigail, Louis and Natalie*, share their experiences with rheumatoid arthritis as part of our One Disease, Different Exp

Nicole Chan
Mar 29, 20227 min read
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One Disease, Different Experiences: Myasthenia Gravis
Two ADSG members, Nicole Chin and Zuo Ann share their experiences with MG as part of our One Disease, Different Experiences feature for Auto

Nicole Chan
Mar 15, 20229 min read
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Living with UCTD & Relapsing Polychondritis - Jenny Koh
“Never give up. Even if you feel defeated, you can proudly say you fought a good fight.” Hi everyone, I am Koh Jia En Jenny, 38 years...
sherrysoon
Mar 12, 20222 min read
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One Disease, Different Experiences: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Four ADSG members, Ady, You Ting, Lauryn and Grace share their experiences with SLE as part of our One Disease, Different Experiences featur

Nicole Chan
Mar 7, 20224 min read
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Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis - Gaya Selvam
“Live life to the fullest everyday.” Hello! I’m Gaya and I work full time in the healthcare sector and own an online business as a side...
sherrysoon
Feb 27, 20222 min read
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Living with Polymyositis - Peh Xiujuan
"Everything happens for a reason." I am Xiujuan, a mother of a 9 years old boy. Currently, I’m working part time in banking operations. I...
sherrysoon
Dec 31, 20213 min read
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How Azlina Alias' Artistic Journey Helped Her Cope with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Azlina Alias suffered from undiagnosed rheumatoid arthritis that caused chronic pain and swelling for decades, which eventually made her bed
sherrysoon
Nov 16, 20212 min read
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Living with Autoimmune Encephalitis - Franz See
“I think anyone with an autoimmune disease will know that it can be emotionally and physically draining. But I also think that finding...
sherrysoon
Oct 17, 20214 min read
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Living with Lupus - Angeline Q
“Living with Lupus makes me take life more seriously and I take better care of myself now because I don’t want to trouble my loved ones.”...
sherrysoon
Sep 5, 20214 min read
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My experience of the COVID-19 vaccine as a patient living with vasculitis
Sherry, who has vasculitis, initially had doubts about getting the COVID-19 vaccine due to concerns about potential side effects with their
sherrysoon
Jun 24, 20213 min read
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