Toni Braxton on living with lupus and spreading awareness about the disease

May is Lupus Awareness Month, and health organizations across the country want people to know about the physical and emotional impact of this autoimmune disease. Grammy-winning singer, producer and actress Toni Braxton has been living with lupus for the past 15 years. She's also a spokesperson for Aurinia Pharmaceuticals and its "get uncomfortable" campaign. She joined CBS News to share what people should know about the disease and how it has affected her.
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[@lexyortiz5412]

I have lupus. Been living with systemic lupus for 18 years. It's gotten much worse with age. Its affected my hair, my skin, joints, my heart, and my kidneys the most. The worst has been my heart and the pain. Dealing with the pain is the worst part. When it's not flaring up on me, I can function like normal, and nobody seems to understand why I'm not able to do things or go out for long periods of time. NOBODY understands how serious lupus can be or how it affects those of us living with it.

[@ivyc.6936]

I too live with Lupus (SLE) and other autoimmune illnesses and every day is a struggle. Not easy and people don’t understand. Best wishes to you and all suffering from this cruel disease. 💜

[@switch1237]

Thank you for sharing your story because it helps other people (like me) to develop an understanding of this chronic illness. I hope that things improve for you soon. 🙏

[@zhyriiibraxton]

damnn, im praying for you. you WILL get through this . 💪🏽

[@sdflores7572]

Yep, me too. I was diagnosed in my early thirties but I understood what the symptoms meant in my teen years when I learned about lupus. It affects my bones, muscle, lymphatic and nervous system. I get a lot of infections and it attacks the most my urinary system. It's an excruciating pain on top of it all. It can be devastating(it can even affect our mental health) and very debilitating.

[@anikasvellte]

​@@darlenepadilla6186 Ok great info thanks🙏

[@Wooster77]

Im glad she’s doing ok. Yes, she’s an icon, in the same league as Mariah and Whitney. Her first 2 albums from the 90s are classics imo.

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@amandafloyd1617]

Just got diagnosed with lupus and it's been so hard, everything freaking hurts and before it rains I'm bedridden

[@user-xb4vk5zj4w]

How are you doing? Hope you are feeling better. Just diagnosed and scared

[@Cyndeewii]

I love Toni. She’s beautiful and a sweetheart.

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@talkteawithtee1453]

Diagnosed 4 days ago. I needed this thank you 🙏🏾

[@edelquinn6848]

I miss my Drs appointments because u can’t afford the $15.00 copay but I love you Toni Braxton and unbreak my heart saved me and helped me love myself after an extremely abuse domestic violence relationship

[@nopressurenodiamonds5566]

Just diagnosed with SLE yesterday at 42 yrs old after 3 years of test and thinking I was dying and would never find out. Glad to know what it is but scared and very little quality of life from the pain, flares, and complications. Not to mention I still have small children to raise with a demanding career. I hope treatment helps because each day I feel like I just cant do it anymore.

[@LuLuLive]

I was recently diagnosed with Lupus after many years of symptoms and sudden symptoms beyond control that were hitting me hard. 😔 Being diagnosed gave me piece of mind. Toni is right. You can live with it, but it's so important to find out as soon as you can to start treatment and taking care of yourself. ❤❤❤

[@helenarichard]

Which symptoms sent you over the edge to see a doctor? I have Raynaud's, needle point bleeding, my dad has skin lupus and Raynaud's, I have painful joint and fatigue.

[@strauqq1]

Gosh, she's my favorite female singer and one beautiful woman. Beautiful

[@RaymondHng]

Toni Braxton and Phyllis Hyman have unique voices.

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@deborahk7134]

Gloria was my first record I ever had as a child! Love her!!❤

[@juanastellato837]

I just got diagnosed today and I know absolutely nothing of it. But now I know a little.

[@soumo2725]

How r u doing now ? Its a scary disease

[@RasberryTwist]

Stay encouraged Ms. Braxton - As our God can heal anything - Prayers goin up for u too - Stay beautiful and Blessed! Amen

[@switch1237]

Toni Braxton is an amazing woman and she is an icon. 🦋💐

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@Sherri1971US]

Thank you I have two sisters with lupus. God bless you for talking to the public.

[@lauralupusandsupport5802]

Toni Braxton, we are thankful that you are okay. We appreciate you sharing your story. It is so important to make this invisible disease...visible! I am an SLE lupus warrior as well. This lupus journey has been filled with many ups and downs. I choose to stay in the fight everyday not only for myself, but for lupus warriors around the world today and for our future warriors. I believe that we will find a cure for this mysterious, debilitating disease that affects millions. Stay encouraged!

[@EphramJones]

😢 cannot find know to help me

[@EphramJones]

Need some one help me 😢

[@MCeili]

I was diagnosed with Lupus in 2022. Thanks for all you are doing to raise awareness for those of us who don’t have the voice you do.

[@zinarhone7642]

I had a heart attack in 2017 due to blockage. Over the past 7 years, I have had many health issues and symptoms. No one connected them In March 2024, when I was diagnosed with Lupus after being tested upon completing a new patient questionnaire. In the past doctors had been dismissive towards me. I was happy to learn I have Lupus, but at least I know what was causing so many of my symptoms and illnesses.

[@terrydillon9323]

So loved your music. Thank you. Wish you well.

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@sanasengupta1314]

My cousin, who was 2yr elder than me, died on May 2023 after suffering from lupus for 7 years. All her internal organs were fully damaged . The diagnosis was late, which led to the wrong medication initially by the local doctors.

[@warrior9923]

My favorite Beautiful Iconic queen Diva Ms. TONI BRAXTON 💙💙💙

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@andreajames5153]

I was diagnosed in 2005 and was doing great until last week

[@nomiwilliams6195]

I was diagnosed 10 years ago... It has been a journey of struggle but also self discovery. I'm a trained technical dancer, singer.. I modeled and hoped for a career in theatre... unfortunately this disease hit me like a mountain of bricks and derailed all of that... But I was ok because I had to refocus and reprioritize my life in other areas to focus on my health. It's a lonely struggle because people truly don't understand what you are going through each day with the constant pain that you learn how to live with and smile through. I'm now a Community Advocate and Social Worker... And my colleagues and clients always say when they find out that they would never be able to tell because of my outgoing personality... But along with the pain are the mental and emotional part... The depression.... The occasional suicidal thoughts... The feeling of worthlessness. I used to have dance rehearsals 6 or 7 hours a day and put on shows and recitals to now some days urinating on myself because the flare ups are so bad it's hard to walk to the bathroom. But than there are days when I'm fine and could even put together a little 20 minute routine and I'll upload them on social media. That's really the only audience I have these days. It's been quite a journey but I'm so grateful to my medical team... You take it day by day and the good days are the ones when you get a chance to dance... even if it's just for 20 minutes.

[@moamenlapongen7930]

Praying they come up with a cure soon 🙏

[@nazneensyed2316]

Ameen

[@Reina.Nijinsky]

I have systemic lupus. Sending positive vibes from NYC 🍎

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@MK-ex4ep]

With the help of (dr adima )on KZbin my Lupus was cure thank you sir you are a great

[@ThotamasPrime]

What kinda lupas is this ?

[@Reina.Nijinsky]

@@ThotamasPrime I have SLE

[@ThotamasPrime]

@@Reina.Nijinsky 🥲🥲😆😆😆 Does it case you to burn all over your skin ?

[@mariemitchell3170]

Praying for you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@margaretlatocha1474]

I just want it to stop for a while like go into remission like the things that used to help me was the excercise walking driving now it hurts too much to walk not allowed to drive because of the seizures. I just wish even my family would touch base with me once in a while i know no one wants to be around an unwell person but damn come on

[@waytruthlife3679]

Hi, how do you feel? Have you tried removing gluten, dairy, soy, etc…What about natural supplements? 😊

[@rachelking3223]

Lupus causes seizures?

[@kendrajohnson2478]

I just got diagnosed with this today

[@TheWoodland12]

Don’t forget about other similar autoimmune disease. Like what I have churg Strauss ( egpa). I encourage everyone to look up and learn something about these illnesses as it’s not rare at all.

[@MK-ex4ep]

With the help of (dr adima )on KZbin my Lupus was cure thank you sir you are a great

[@adrianborden1546]

Thank you so much for adding to the awareness.

[@deborahclements1650]

God bless you, Tony. ❤ 🙏 🤲

[@trwent]

I love Toni, and I admire her being so open about this disease. While lupus is not curable yet, it IS manageable, and that is why it is so important to work with your doctor(s) to come up with the best treatment options.

[@JohnnyCollins-fy2sv]

THIS young lady is so beautiful in ❤️ 💙 💜 Heart.

[@timthomas598]

Love you Toni ❤

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@margaritamartinez6413]

Thanks for the information

[@cjking4511]

I love me some Toni. One of my favorite singers. I feel bad for her. One topic that no one discusses is the correlation between breast implants and triggering autoimmune disease. Breast implants leak and that free floating silicone or saline causes havoc on the body organs triggering autoimmune diseases like lupus to become active.

[@carolinebesinger8611]

Thank you❤ me too have SLE. It rough.

[@timtaulbee9099]

It effects men about 10% and I'm one of them

[@margaritamartinez6413]

We Love Toni Braxton❤

[@LiaBunny93]

Thank u ❤

[@bkstandard882]

My mom was diagnosed yesterday.

[@delfingarcia8590]

adorable woman!

[@canadafragrancereviewerdia9119]

She did not explain Lupus and what are the symptoms. Is it arthritic pain and stiffness? I don’t know.

[@Gothgalactica]

Google is free

[@neelabhade4580]

My reports for lupus comes out today🤞

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@stacystoltz8722]

Peace wow love Family and friends

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@marciavieira5515]

❤️

[@thatomofolo452]

Whoa 😱😱😱🙀

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@adrianborden1546]

I had a friend with lupus.

[@user-xg6eh9td7w]

Very sad

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@helenarichard]

Interesting how none of the elderly women have it...yet all the women who had the hpv vaccine are developing it starting now.

[@user-pg7cx9wo1m]

She's so damn cute !!!

[@jonthgrutz7011]

Please scientists ,make a cure.

[@Maria-pv2ji]

scientist do not wish to cure lupus, they work on treating the illness.

[@mrmakeshft]

Oh Toni had Lupus too? That’s interesting. In what ways does Alopecia and Lupus differ?

[@darlenepadilla6186]

thunder god herb 🌿 cures lupus 💯

[@skyking6989]

Alopecia is just fancy name for hairloss

[@michaelalando]

​@@darlenepadilla6186 🤣🤣

[@RaymondHng]

@@skyking6989 Alopecia is the medical term.

[@skyking6989]

@@RaymondHng correct you are

[@eshippen]

Water is H2O two hydrogen one oxygen. It is turned into a gas with DC current. This is the hydrogen that is breathed.

[@umarsulaiman9456]

God bless Dr emuakhe on KZbin from Africa for the healing he gave to my mother who was suffering from Lupus disease.

[@agag4866]

We don’t know what she eats. We don’t know what she takes. I guess the best thing I got from this is go see your doctor.

[@cjking4511]

She explained all that in her book and in other interviews. Everyone is different though so they should follow their doctor’s instructions

[@InkLifter]

She said Osteo Artery 😅 .... it's your Aortic Artery

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@MK-ex4ep]

With the help of #dradima on KZbin my Lupus was cure thank you sir you are a great

[@jacobiragboghie5769]

Thank you *Dr Omoh* he has the heart of gold, I was cured totally from lupus after I drank the medicine!!Thank you #dromoh

[@JUSTADDLIGHT360]

Horrible campaign. Dont ever get comfortable with being uncomfortable ❤ don't push through.

[@jacobiragboghie5769]

Thank you *Dr Omoh* he has the heart of gold, I was cured totally from lupus after I drank the medicine!!Thank you #dromoh ❤

[@don4techy]

He's one of those scammers

[@user-no3uq8vl8z]

This has been a challenge time, and I appreciate you so much Dr Gbola Gade on KZbin, you have created a life that I thought was lost, thank you so much for curing my Lupus disease I am so grateful #DrGbolaGade

[@JUSTADDLIGHT360]

Unfortunately because shes so convinced of her sickness an sad about it and ..being in a 'uncomfortable' that we'll hear news soon about her fears if kidney failure happen..what you push against you get more of

[@disastermaster1413]

She lives with oompa loompas?

[@jakejemas330]

I get rid of Lupus with the help of #dradima on KZbin who use natural remedies to cure all types of diseases.

[@MFSG67]

I hope you or any of loved ones never get lupus! How dare you minimise and make fun of a serious illness !!!

[@disastermaster1413]

@@MFSG67 it's a willy Wonka reference fool!

[@towanapullins7785]

My daughter has lupus does being over weight makes it worse

[@momentswithyahya4239]

❤