FeaturedBiggest challenges you face in your current journey?Hi- I'm just curious about how people navigate this journey well. What are your biggest challanges and support needs? Where do people go to get support? What actually makes a...Reactions0reactionsComments59 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
FeaturedWhat fills your cups on hard days?Living with a rare disease or caring for someone who has one can be challenging. We want to know how you keep your own cup full while navigating difficult symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments111 replies
Active todayBurning ear syndromeI began noticing 1 ear red and not the other rarely both ears, the red ear will get warm...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Active 4 days agoIs there anybody in the medical field that understands ultra rare duchenne muscular dystrophy of the phenotype sex inherited with skewed markersI just want to let the world know that there is a cluster family all living females symptomatic with DMD symptomatic as well as the boys only research and studies...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsAwarenessCoping
Rare Disease Clinical TrialsHave you explored or participated in a clinical trial? What unique challenges do rare disease patients face when it comes to trials? Let this be a place to ask questions...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Leg movement2 years ago I started to develop a disorder in both my legs. Can't move properly. I'm 55 Can't run at all, trip up stairs n more things than I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosisTips & AdviceTreatment
Traveling With a Rare DiseaseTell us about your travel experiences? How do you prepare for a long or short trip? Do you have any tips to share with the community?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTravel
Rare Diagnosis ExperiencesHow long did it take you to get diagnosed with your rare disease? Did you receive any misdiagnoses?...Reactions0reactionsComments98 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsDiagnosis
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of rare diseases? The In America survey is now closed. To better understand the patient experience and realities of living with a rare disease, we are fielding our Rare Disease In America survey...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Animal CompanionsDo you have a pet that has helped you cope with life with a rare disease? Tell us about them and/or share a pic!...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCoping