Quatasia C. - Diagnosed at age 29
It took me a good 8.5 years to find out what was really wrong with me. I hated being outside in the sun for too long because I would get really tired and fatigued. I also was have trouble getting in and out of bed. Some days I felt really tired I couldn’t do anything. I have swollen feet and hands I have to have an umbrella and sunscreen now because the sun makes me very tired and fatigued to where my body would shut down and my heart would start beating really fast.
Since being diagnosed lupus has affected my daily life and future because now I’m having to be on medication for life at certain times making sure I keep up with my doctors appointments which is hard cause some days I can’t even walk because my feet and ankles are swollen. Can’t use my phone some days because my hands are swollen as well.Im a model and actress so I take medicine to help manage my lupus flare ups to help me get through shows and bookings.I’ve never been apart of any lupus groups but I’m proud to be here sharing my story with everyone. What gives me hope every day is my daughter to keep fight against this disease is my daughter to make sure that I do everything I can to make sure I’m here as long as GOD as me here to watch her grow up to be a successful strong woman.