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Emmitt Henderson

Emmitt Henderson III was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus and Lupus Nephritis in 1995 but had symptoms going back to 1980. He has never heard of Lupus till he was told he had it. He couldn’t even look it up because internet search engines weren’t around in 1995. Read more.

Living with Lupus and Lupus Nephritis

Living with Lupus and Lupus nephritis has shaped every chapter of my life for the past 30 years, but it hasn’t defined...

By Emmitt Henderson

1 min read

Experiencing Lupus Nephritis and Kidney Failure

I’ve been living with a condition that has challenged my kidneys for so many years. I was diagnosed with lupus nephritis in...

By Emmitt Henderson

3 min read

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A Man's Journey Through a Woman's Disease

One of the most pervasive myths is that lupus is solely a woman’s disease. As a man living with lupus, I navigate...

By Emmitt Henderson

2 min read

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I Didn't Know I Had a Story, Until I Told My Story

Life has a way of surprising us. Sometimes, the most profound stories emerge from the most unexpected places. My journey with systemic...

By Emmitt Henderson

3 min read

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I Was Told Lupus Was a Woman's Disease

I was diagnosed with systemic lupus and lupus nephritis in 1995. I had no idea what lupus was nor had I ever...

By Emmitt Henderson

3 min read

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