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From the Desk of the Creator
Reflections from the edge of science, soul, and story
Welcome to the Archive
Hydroxychloroquine: More Than Just a Pill
June 2, 2025
Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is one of the safest medications in rheumatology, for good reason. In this post, we will explore how HCQ works, what patients should know, and how it is symbolized through the Rheum Wars character P. Quinn Nill.
June 2, 2025
"More than just a pill. I’m proof that consistency is strength." ~ P. Quinn Nill, Rheum Wars
Why I Created Rheum Wars?
May 22, 2025
A contact nap, a tired mom, and a spark of imagination: how motherhood, chronic illness, and creativity gave rise to a sci-fi autoimmune universe.
May 22, 2025
“It’s a galaxy of resilience, science, and storytelling... and it all started with a contact nap, a tired mom, a rheumatologist, a patient, and a spark of imagination.”
Anything Above Zero Is A Win
May 22, 2025
We often dismiss small efforts as failures. But what if doing something, anything, isn’t just enough, but the very definition of success?
May 22, 2025
“These micro-wins are like keeping the pilot light on. They’re small, but they remind you: you’re still in the game.”
What Dave Ramsey Taught Me About Chronic Illness
May 19, 2025
What does financial peace have to do with chronic illness? As a rheumatologist, mom, and patient, I’ve found soul-deep peace in five biblical principles.
May 19, 2025
“Tracking patterns is not weakness, it’s wisdom. Whether with dollars or disease, winning is not accidental.”
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5 Things I’ve Learned as a First-Time Mom with Autoimmune Disease
May 10, 2025
What happens when chronic illness meets motherhood? These five honest lessons reflect the fatigue, the grace, and the unexpected growth that came with both.
May 10, 2025
“Strong doesn’t mean solo. Letting others in isn’t weakness... it’s wisdom.”
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I Saw My Disadvantages as Weaknesses
May 5, 2025
From childhood immigration to chronic illness, I once saw my disadvantages as setbacks. Now I see them as the very foundation of my strength and purpose.
May 5, 2025
“What feels like your greatest disadvantage today may one day become your most unshakable strength.”
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Footprints of Lupus: Identifying and Treating Foot Complications
May 3, 2025
Lupus affects more than the organs we expect. From vasculitis to tendon damage, the feet can carry early signs of systemic disease if we know how to look.
May 3, 2025
“Every footprint tells a story: some are faint, some are deep, but each one matters.”
What I’ve Learned From Living With Autoimmune Disease as a Rheumatologist
April 26, 2025
I treated autoimmune disease for years then I became the patient. Here’s what RA and Sjögren’s taught me about empathy, early signs, and how we listen.
April 26, 2025
“Pain doesn’t always shout...sometimes, it whispers.”
Here, the clinical meets the imagination. Browse posts from both sides of the stethoscope: from real-life insights on chronic illness to deep lore from the galaxy Autoimmunis (my imaginary world of Autoimmunity). These are the stories that hold space for uncertainty, resilience, faith, and the true meaning of healing.
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