When the Body Turns on Itself: Shannon’s Battle with Polymyositis скачать в хорошем качестве

When the Body Turns on Itself: Shannon’s Battle with Polymyositis

When 13-year-old Shannon suddenly lost all movement from the neck down, her mother, Saetwa Saitoti, feared the worst. What began as a harmless cold allergy spiralled into paralysis, confusion, and months of unanswered questions. After a desperate search for help, a diagnosis in India revealed the truth; polymyositis. A rare autoimmune disease where the body attacks its own muscles. In this deeply human story, Willow Health’s Code of Life explores Shannon’s remarkable recovery, her mother’s mental health struggles, and the medical insights from rheumatologist Dr Catherine Mutinda, who explains why early diagnosis, physiotherapy, and awareness of genetic risk can change lives.