Journey to Chronic Rare Disease TreatmentLiving with a rare disease is difficult. Getting access to treatment for rare diseases can be inaccessible for many. Many rare disease medications are expensive and subject to price gouging...
Living for the Moment: Doing the Unexpected With Pompe DiseaseIt was 2018, and I turned 50 years old in March. The following month, we lost our oldest son to a brain tumor. He was only 22 years old. It...
Cost of Living With a Rare DiseaseRare diseases are expensive. Anyone "living rare" likely knows that firsthand. Without a correct diagnosis, you may receive inappropriate care. Or you might miss a chance to prevent disease progression...
Journey to Chronic Rare Disease TreatmentLiving with a rare disease is difficult. Getting access to treatment for rare diseases can be inaccessible for many. Many rare disease medications are expensive and subject to price gouging...
Living for the Moment: Doing the Unexpected With Pompe DiseaseIt was 2018, and I turned 50 years old in March. The following month, we lost our oldest son to a brain tumor. He was only 22 years old. It...
Cost of Living With a Rare DiseaseRare diseases are expensive. Anyone "living rare" likely knows that firsthand. Without a correct diagnosis, you may receive inappropriate care. Or you might miss a chance to prevent disease progression...
Journey to Chronic Rare Disease TreatmentLiving with a rare disease is difficult. Getting access to treatment for rare diseases can be inaccessible for many. Many rare disease medications are expensive and subject to price gouging...
Living for the Moment: Doing the Unexpected With Pompe DiseaseIt was 2018, and I turned 50 years old in March. The following month, we lost our oldest son to a brain tumor. He was only 22 years old. It...
Cost of Living With a Rare DiseaseRare diseases are expensive. Anyone "living rare" likely knows that firsthand. Without a correct diagnosis, you may receive inappropriate care. Or you might miss a chance to prevent disease progression...
Walking a Fine Line as a Squeaky Wheel: Communicating With DoctorsI once told someone about their healthcare, "You have to be the squeaky wheel." Later, a provider corrected me with the disclaimer that being a squeaky wheel can cause doctors...reactionscomments
Rare Diseases and Preparing for an EmergencyMedical emergencies are certainly no fun, especially when a rare disease is in the mix. However, being prepared for a potential emergency can make the nightmare of a situation slightly...reactions2comments
Featured forum Dietary ChangesHi, I have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, AMACR deficiency, that so far is asymptomatic but I do have an elevated level of phytanic and pristanic acid in...reactions12replies
Featured story It's Just the Way You AreI just turned 60. I have been questioning many things, regarding my health, for as long as I can remember. I went to doctors, or was taken, and never really...reactions3comments