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10 famous celebrities who live with an autoimmune disease
- Daisy Ridley - Endometriosis. ...
- Lena Dunham - Endometriosis. ...
- Selena Gomez - Lupus (which can cause arthritis) ...
- Lady Gaga - Fibromyalgia. ...
- Shannen Doherty - Crohn's Disease. ...
- Cynthia Nixon - Rheumatoid Arthritis. ...
- Padma Lakshmi - Endometriosis. ...
- Pete Davidson - Crohn's Disease.
Your autoimmune disease symptoms may change with time. They may go into remission, where you have minimal or no symptoms, or they could flare up, making the disease worse. Although they can't be cured, some of the symptoms can be treated. Many people with autoimmune diseases can live a normal life.
What are the best jobs for someone with an autoimmune disease? Jobs that offer flexibility, low stress, and the option to work remotely are ideal. Examples include freelance writing, graphic design, and remote customer service roles.
Avoid things that increase inflammation, such as sugar, trans-fat, alcohol, and smoking. Focus on things that decrease inflammation, like regular low-intensity exercise and foods such as coconut oil, avocados, olives, vegetables, herbs, salmon and sardines.
Maurissa Tancharoen. Diagnosed with lupus at a very early age, Maurissa Tancharoen, American television producer/writer, actress, singer, dancer, and lyricist, experiences chronic severe flare-ups that attack her kidneys and lungs, and also inflame her central nervous system.