Toni Braxton's Story | Get Uncomfortable With Lupus Nephritis
When you have lupus

Peeing
in a
cup
sucks

Toni Braxton
Entertainer and Entrepreneur
Real person living with lupus
Image of Toni Braxton, entertainer and entrepreneur living with lupus
but kidney failure
is way worse.
but kidney failure
is way worse.

“Getting routine tests is not my favorite thing. Peeing in a cup and getting poked with needles can be uncomfortable, but I’ve learned to embrace these uncomfortable moments because I know they could save my life.

That’s why I’m partnering with Aurinia as part of the Get Uncomfortable campaign to encourage people with lupus and lupus nephritis to talk to their doctor about kidney health and get their regular urine and blood tests.

Toni Braxton gets real about GETTING UNCOMFORTABLE

Watch Toni Braxton share her lupus journey with a team of kidney health experts as they discuss lupus, kidney health, and the importance of routine testing.

I see my doctor AT LEAST EVERY THREE MONTHS for urine and blood tests to make sure the level of protein in my urine is being closely monitored.
The scariest part is that lupus nephritis
can be a silent disease. Many people with
lupus don’t realize they are having issues
with their kidneys until the disease is
advanced and the kidney damage is
already done—which could mean dialysis
or even a kidney transplant.
Toni Braxton, living with lupus since 2008
The scariest part is that lupus nephritis
can be a silent disease. Many people with
lupus don’t realize they are having issues
with their kidneys until the disease is
advanced and the kidney damage is
already done—which could mean dialysis
or even a kidney transplant.
Toni Braxton, living with lupus since 2008
Image of Toni Braxton, who has been living with lupus since 2008

“Having lived with lupus for more than 15 years, I’ve experienced many serious health complications, including issues with my kidneys. But I wasn’t open with my doctors right away. I dismissed some of my own symptoms. We all do. We say we’re just tired, or stressed, or working too hard. My urine looked all wrong—it was foamy like beer—but I didn’t mention it.

As women, we need to advocate for our own health and not be afraid to have honest conversations with our doctors. Especially women of color, who are more likely to be affected by lupus nephritis. Black and Asian women are four times more likely to develop lupus nephritis and Hispanic and Native American women are twice as likely.*”

*Compared to non-Hispanic White women.

Don’t wait. Call your doctor. Make an appointment. And help stop permanent kidney damage before it’s too late.

Learn more about lupus nephritis, symptoms to watch out for, and tips to make the most of your doctor appointment.

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