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Invisible Illness Month

Invisible Illness - But You Look Fine!

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When others can't see your pain and difficulty functioning, you may be faced with skepticism and doubt. Those with an invisible illness like PsA often get accused of faking or imagining their symptoms.

Many people think that if you don't look sick, you can't be sick.

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Has anyone ever minimized your illness because they couldn't see it?

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