Spotlight on Women's Health

An Interview About Living With Lupus: Gabrielle Davis
December 01, 2015
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body, including the skin, joints, and internal organs. About 9 out of 10 adults with lupus are women. Lupus is two to three times more common in African-American women than in white women. Some women have only mild symptoms. But, for others, lupus can cause serious problems.
Gabrielle Davis found out she had lupus in 2009. She says her diagnosis turned her world upside down, and it took her a few years to feel like her pre-lupus self. Gabrielle talks about her diagnosis, how it changed the way she thinks about herself, and what she wants others to know about the disease.
Gabrielle Davis, a former journalist, is a lupus advocate who uses her words and candid experiences of living with lupus to spread awareness. She attends local health fairs and speaks on radio programs to reach out to underrepresented communities affected by lupus. You can log into Facebook to connect with her at facebook.com/lupussistas and follow her on Twitter at @lupussistas. Learn more about Gabrielle and Lupas Sistas at www.lupussistas.com.
Get more information about lupus, common symptoms, getting diagnosed, and how it's treated.
The statements and opinions in this blog post are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health.
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