Always Aware of My Chronic Pain

Kerry Wong
Sep 1, 2018 · 4 min read

*Note: I was originally asked to write this piece for the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research blog, in recognition of Chronic Pain Awareness Month.

When most people think of sarcoidosis, what usually comes to mind is … ok, let’s start by correcting that — most people don’t ever think of sarcoidosis at all (in fact, most have never even heard of it). Once they learn of this disease, usually because someone they know has been diagnosed, they most likely think about breathing problems. That makes sense, since 90% of people with sarcoidosis have it in their lungs. This can lead…

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