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When a Hug Hurts

First I also have statue disease, when I was a child back in the day.

It took years to be diagnosed

My rash was treated (by Granny) with corn starch. You didn't see a doctor unless you were with a fever. I had Lupus, it took years for it to be diagnosed.

Dealing with pain

I just am in too much pain to clean or even bathe. Is it just me or when someone even hugs you it hurts?

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