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Sarcoidosis and Gratitude With Keith Sciarillo

Christians With Chronic Illnesses

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A baffling itch with no rash led to a dermatologist’s double take: yellow eyes, yellow skin, and a blocked bile duct. That moment set Keith on an unexpected path through scans, biopsies, and a terrifying possibility—bile duct cancer—before a lung biopsy brought clarity: sarcoidosis. What he shares next is more than a medical play-by-play; it’s a grounded, hopeful look at how faith, gratitude, and practical habits can steady a life turned upside down by chronic illness.
We dig into the realities of sarcoidosis across organs—the liver damage from cholestasis, scarring on the heart wall and rhythm risks, eye inflammation that blurred his vision, and the heavy fatigue that reshapes daily limits. Keith walks through his treatment plan with honesty: prednisone’s spike in blood sugar and emergency-level readings, tapering off steroids, adding mycophenolate for organ health, and finding relief with Humira. He pairs medicine with real-world adjustments—protein-forward meals, low-sugar swaps, gentler routines, stress reduction, and small movement—showing how layered care can calm a flare.
Parenting while sick demanded age-appropriate transparency, not perfection. Keith opened his patient portal and told his kids the truth early, which kept fear from growing in silence and taught them how to advocate for their own health. He also started a local autoimmune and chronic illness group, proving that community doesn’t need a crowd to matter; sometimes two people in a room is exactly enough. Through it all, he returns to the same image: throw a stone into water, watch the ripples, and wait for the surface to settle. Pain can tower for a season, but the water can still grow calm.
If you’re navigating a new diagnosis, managing sarcoidosis, or caring for someone who is, this conversation offers practical tools, medical insight, and faith-filled encouragement. Press play, share with someone who needs hope, and subscribe to get new episodes. Your story matters here—leave a review and tell us what helped you most.

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Chapters

1. Welcome And Guest Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Keith’s Background And Hobbies (00:02:05)

3. Sharing Lessons From Life (00:05:20)

4. Early Faith And Childhood Roots (00:07:20)

5. The First Symptoms And Alarming Itch (00:12:55)

6. Cancer Scare And Deep Peace (00:16:20)

7. Sarcoidosis Confirmed And Organ Impact (00:19:45)

8. Treatment Plan And Side Effects (00:24:20)

9. Stress, Triggers, And Daily Limits (00:28:10)

10. Gratitude As A Survival Skill (00:31:30)

11. Diagnosis Journey And Rapid Weight Loss (00:35:10)

12. Parenting With Transparency (00:39:40)

13. Trusting God And Accepting Help (00:43:30)

14. Purpose, Community, And Starting A Group (00:47:10)

15. Final Encouragement And Closing Prayer (00:51:30)

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