Dairy Farmer Thought Job Was Causing Her ‘Overwhelming’ Fatigue. She Was Shocked to Learn What It Really Was (Exclusive)
By Lexi Lane
Published on May 10, 2026.
Dairy farmer Brianne "Brie" Hyde was diagnosed with lupus after experiencing "overwhelming fatigue" and low-grade fevers, severe joint pain, and fatigue. She initially thought her symptoms were due to her physical nature of her job. Despite multiple false diagnoses, Hyde was referred to a rheumatologist and diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease. She began using Saphnelo, approved by the FDA, which dampens the excessive type I interferon signature found in many lupsus patients. The new version of Saphne allows patients to self-administer their treatments, and Hyde credits this change to her transformation. She also shares her story to encourage others to recognize symptoms and seek help sooner.
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