cerebellar ataxiaDealing with the many symptoms of ataxia. Has anyone else dealt with this?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsCopingTreatment
Environmental Allergies Or NoI'm dealing with something very weird. This is the 3rd time in the last 5 years or so. I have seen an Allergist, a ENT doctor, did many tests and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Grad School Any tips for managing grad school with rare disease? I suffer from neuromuscular disease and it affects basically every part of my body. I will be studying data analysis....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Holidays with a Rare DiseaseThe holidays can be exciting but also come with many challenges for those with rare diseases. What special considerations do you have to take into account during this time of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFriends & FamilyCoping
Does anyone have olgilvie syndrome?Does anyone have olgilvie syndrome and what did Dr say prognosis was? This is very rare from what we were told....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How far do you travel for medical care?In your diagnosis or treatment journey, how far do you have to go to see doctors and specialists you feel can help you? Have you ever moved to access better...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
undiagnosed with normal blood workThese are my symptoms and I just wonder if anyone else has the same thing and has been diagnosed with something where medicine or therapy has helped. My symptoms are...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiagnosis
What does advocacy mean to you?Advocacy can take many different forms - raising awareness in your local community, sharing on social media, and taking legislative action are just a few examples. Are you involved or...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwareness
Workplace ExperiencesHas your rare disease impacted you in the workplace? What kind of experiences (positive or negative) have you had with disclosing to managers or coworkers?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesWork & Employment
Madelung'sI am helping a friend in Gulf Breeze, Florida (next to Pensacola) who is suffering from benign symmetric lipomatosis (Madelung’s disease) He does not use the internet. His neck and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies