Yay! Happy Tuesday! Today’s episode of That’s So Chronic is with Natalie Meyers and her mom Dr. Laurie, and we’re chatting about Natalie’s diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and pericarditis. 

** We had a couple of technical difficulties getting this video call to work, so thanks in advance for being understanding about the sound quality! **

In this episode, we basically talk about everything! Natalie and Dr Laurie take us through Natalie’s diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis when she was a freshman in high school, the eventual diagnosis of pericarditis and lupus, what it was like growing up being the one who always puked on family car trips, the challenges that come with chronic illness, and why it’s important to advocate for yourself or for your child.

Aaaaand of course, Dr Laurie also shares some funny moments of Natalie’s childhood with all of us as well! 

Natalie is the first to recognise that not everyone has the privilege of having a doctor for a mum, but her mum has been there through her health journey, so we thought why not share and celebrate this part of her story today!

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