You Are More Than Your Parts “It looks like an attacker tried to slit my throat,” I thought when I looked in the mirror after getting stitches taken out following a partial thyroidectomy and 2 1/2 inch nodule removal surgery. …

His words made me realize my scars are the result of my fight to stay in this life. I can still think. I can work. I’m over 50. I don’t wear makeup but I still look pretty good considering all I’ve been through.
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#chronicillness #health #igg4 #autoimmunedisease

Keep Stitching Yourself Together Leaving an hour and 10 minutes earlier wasn’t enough to prevent traffic from New Jersey into NYC from making me late. When the gps revealed I’d arrive10 minutes after my surgery check in time, I fe…

Leaving 1 hour & 10 minutes earlier wasn’t enough to prevent traffic from
NJ into NYC from making me late. When the gps revealed I’d arrive after my surgery check in time, tears leaked out of my eyes and my chest began to feel heavy.
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#chronicillness #thyroidectomy

I Am A Living Testimony Every I took step out of the venue where the reception was held after the 2026 Autoimmune Association Legislative fly in day felt as if I was breaking the bones in my feet. The lidocaine had long w…

Every I took step out of the venue where the reception was held after the Autoimmune Association Legislative fly in felt as if I was breaking the bones in my feet. Still It’s one of the best ways I’ve marked autoimmune awareness month #igg4 #chronicillness
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Rarity Allows To Embrace The Now It’s rare that I post but I felt compelled to do so for rare disease day. Less than 24 hours ago, I spent hours at NYU Langone seeing specialists to deal with a new “side effect” from living with t…

A rare disease is a terrifying gift that has made me aware that who I am and the life I live can’t be defined by one aspect of me. nikabeamon.com/2026/02/28/r... #rarediseaseday

Don’t Let Intrusive Thoughts Derails You I’ve always found it  interesting that at this time of year people set resolutions. If that motivates you that’s great. I don’t make New Year’s resolutions but I do update my life list periodi…

No matter what is on my list I never consider my age, autoimmune condition or what someone else might think of my goals. I only answer to me if I screw up or fall short.
Happy New Year! #blacksky #booksky
#spoonie #newyearseve #2026 #resolutions
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Embrace Your Magic So for day 3 of my Christmas countdown, I am saluting my black girl magic. The unique ability to persevere, strive for excellence, and be reliable while preserving my peace and health.

For day 3 of my Christmas countdown, I am saluting my black girl magic. The unique ability to persevere, strive for excellence, and be reliable while preserving my peace and health.

#christmassweatercountdown #autoimmunedisease #blackgirlmagic

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Author Interview w/ Nika C. Beamon Nika C. Beamon, a professional news writer and author, began her writing journey after an illness pushed her to reflect on life choices. She draws inspiration from real experiences and people. Desp…

I am a glorious mess. I’m grateful I can shed light on igg4-Rd and people living with other autoimmune diseases. But, it was refreshing to talk something else: my journey as a writer.
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#author #writing #igg4 #blackwriter #journalism

Written in the best tradition of women talking to women, and girlfriend to girlfriend, the book delivers tales of lessons learned, hard times and good times, told by women who found ways to achieve their dreams by defying convention. #booksky #blacksky

Misdiagnosed: The Search for Dr. House is the tale of a woman’s quest to find the correct diagnosis. #booksky #blacksky #memoir

Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast Documentary Podcast · Updated Weekly · How terrifying would it be to fight an unknown enemy? One you don’t recognize and didn’t see coming? What if that enemy was coming from within; a disease that ev...

@ I’m listening to iHeart ♫ As an #igg4 sufferer I know how difficult it can be to get the correct diagnosis. I shared my long journey for a diagnosis in a new podcast episode #health #ChronicIllness #auotimmunedisease . @iHeartRadio
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Coach KJ and Nika Beamon Discuss - Nika's IGG4-RD Diagnosis YouTube video by Kellye Jones

Sometimes I talk to people and am not sure if I have something to offer of much value. Every once in a while, I am told I do. This happened when talking to a podcast host who recorded. #autoimmunedisease#chronicillness#spoonie#igg4#womenshealth #beyourownadvocate
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Shortly after I appeared in USA Today, I responded to a podcast request. I share my journey to advocate for my health and to get the correct medical diagnosis. I share tips that could help you! #womenshealth #chronicillness #igg4 #booksky #blacksky
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36 procedures, 26 MDs and a 30-year search to solve a medical mystery with writer, Nika C. Beamon YouTube video by The Desperate For a Diagnosis Podcast

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HIS EX..AND HIS NEXT….BLENDED FAMILIES YouTube video by Bravo with Sheila Network

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She saw 26 doctors and had 37 procedures with no diagnosis in sight. Then, an answer. Nika Beamon set out on a journey, and 26 doctors, 37 procedures and more than 17 years later, a rheumatologist finally cracked the code.

#chronicillness #blacksky #booksky

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CONGRATULATIONS to our members at ABC News who just ratified a groundbreaking contract that includes language protecting members from being laid-off due to the use of generative AI. ✊ #UnionStrong

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