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Toni Braxton Says She ‘Worked Hard’ to ‘Hide’ Her Lupus Diagnosis

Toni Braxton opened up about her her long road to getting a lupus diagnosis

Braxton revealed that she was told from her management to “hide” that she had lupus, which The Mayo Clinic defines as “a disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs.” Toni Braxton performs onstage at State Farm Arena on March 09, 2024.Paras Griffin/Getty Images“Like I’m just telling people, ‘I don’t feel well,’ and no one’s listening,” she said. While accepting a Women in Achievement award, she told the audience, “Today I’m going to talk about it because I’m a survivor and I’m here, and I don’t want to lose hope.

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