Posts by: Kerry Wong

Kerry Wong

February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

Dancing the Sarcoidosis ‘Cha-Cha Slide’

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

“Optimist: Someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster, it’s a cha-cha.” — Robert Brault This is exactly what sarcoidosis is ... Read more

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022

Sarcoidosis Made My Close Call With COVID-19 Even Scarier

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

We’re all familiar with the evolutionary fight-or-flight response. When faced with stress or danger, we go through physiological changes that enable us to either battle a predator (fight) or escape ... Read more

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022

Celebrations With Sarcoidosis Are Different, but Still Important

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

Happy New Year! By now, we’ve all hopefully recovered from the holidays and are starting to get into the groove of 2022, hoping and planning for a better year. The ... Read more

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021

Sarcoidosis Isn’t All in Your Head, but Therapy Can Still Help

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

I’ve been reading through my recent columns, and I noticed that I frequently mention how tremendously helpful therapy is. There are a few reasons for that. When I started my ... Read more

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

Setting Boundaries Is Critical When Living With Chronic Illness

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

I’ve never been very good with boundaries. I’ll respect yours, sure. But when it comes to setting my own and sticking to them, not so much. Over the years, this ... Read more

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

This Thanksgiving, I’m Grounded in Gratitude

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. It’s not about material things, or one religion over another, or one-upping anyone with decorations or extravagant gifts. It’s simply a ... Read more

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021

More Than a Meal: Cooking Curry for the Sarcoidosis Soul

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

Yesterday, I made vegetable curry for dinner, and it was a big deal. Well, it was for me. I’ve never been much of a cook. When I was 15, I ... Read more

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021

Losing One Warrior Affects the Entire Sarcoidosis Community

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

The sarcoidosis community took a serious hit when we learned of fellow warrior Rodney Reese’s passing on Sept. 25. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Rodney was also a friend, ... Read more

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021

From Rocky Roads to Smooth Sailing: How I Travel With Sarcoidosis

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

Back when I was healthy, I’d work up to three jobs at a time and volunteer on top of that. My husband’s work schedule was based on seniority, and because ... Read more

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021

19 Vials of Blood Made Me Fall in Love With My Doctor

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

The other day, I sent a message to my rheumatologist asking about getting a third shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. It was 11 p.m. on a Sunday, but I had ... Read more

August 20, 2021August 20, 2021

The Grief and Relief of Being Diagnosed With Sarcoidosis

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

It seems there’s a commemorative day for just about everything. Today alone apparently is the Gold Cup Parade, National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day (I’m all for that), National Radio Day, ... Read more

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021

Despite My Progress, I Always Fear My Sarcoidosis Will Worsen

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

The other day, I was sitting on the couch recuperating from my shower. (Yes, for many people with sarcoidosis, a shower is an Olympic event that requires planning, preparation, and ... Read more

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021

The F-words I’m Focusing on Following My Fracture

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

No, not that one. The other day, I Fell and Fractured my Foot (though I admit I probably said the other F-word a few times when it happened). I sprained ... Read more

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021

Float With Me: An Introduction to ‘Float Like a Buttahfly,’ a New Column

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

About 20 years ago I joined a program to lose weight, and ended up gaining not only a healthier body but also a much healthier mindset. Along the way, I ... Read more