Living with Behçet's Disease: When Your Body Becomes Your Own Worst Enemy
I’m going to be real with you today—I’m frustrated, exhausted, and just over it. Living with Behçet's disease, a rare autoimmune disorder, feels like an endless cycle of pain and discomfort. Just when I start to feel a little better, it comes roaring back with a vengeance. This time, the flare-up is particularly bad, and honestly, I’m at my breaking point. What is Behçet’s Disease? Behçet’s disease is a rare, chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the blood vessels throughout the body. This inflammation can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including painful sores in the mouth and genitals, skin lesions, eye inflammation, and joint pain. The severity and frequency of these symptoms can vary widely from person to person, and flare-ups can be unpredictable. In addition to the more common symptoms, Behçet’s can also affect the digestive system, nervous system, and other organs, making it a particularly challenging condition to manage. Since there’s no cure, treatm...