Quick Links
Resources
About MyLupusTeam
Powered By
Shannon Boxx is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and a World Cup champion with the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. She was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in 2008. Due to lupus, Shannon has dealt with symptoms like extreme fatigue, joint pain, and brain fog — yet she hasn’t let that stop her from pursuing her passions on and off the soccer field.
These three tips help Shannon manage her lupus and increase her energy:
Watch the video to learn more about how Shannon manages her condition and copes with life with lupus.
00:00:01:01 - 00:00:26:18
Shannon
My name is Shannon Boxx, and my lupus journey began in 2002. I was just at the beginning of my professional soccer career when I started feeling this extreme fatigue. It took six years for them to diagnose me with SLE. My SLE symptoms are extreme fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, and the butterfly rash. The way that I've been able to cope with my symptoms is nutrition, medicine, exercise.
00:00:28:01 - 00:00:44:23
Shannon
My lupus symptoms impacted the way that I perform at times, and it also made me fearful of losing my job. When I retired from my sport, my lupus symptoms also impacted the way that I was able to run around with my kids. I've learned how to control what I can control, and I've also built a support system around me.
00:00:44:29 - 00:00:52:24
Shannon
Last but not least, I give myself a lot of grace. We all have choices and my hope is that you choose to fight because I'm going to be fighting for you and for me.
Don’t miss the latest news, tips and treatment options.
Privacy PolicyGet updates directly to your inbox.
A MyLupusTeam Member
So inspiring to see an Olympic athlete who has the same challenges and doesn’t let it slow her down. Thanks for sharing your story Shannon! Will use this as motivation to keep exercising, even if I… read more
We'd love to hear from you! Please share your name and email to post and read comments.
You'll also get the latest articles directly to your inbox.