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....reactions4replies
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...reactions1replyCopingFriends & Family
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....reactions1reply
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...reactions4replies
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...reactions8repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions2repliesAwareness
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?...reactions2repliesWork & 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...reactions3replies
Red rash in my mounthI have red "rash" or something in her mounth for more then 2 months. What do you think this is?...reactions1reply
Hypoglobulimia Just wondering how many others have this, mine was med induced....reactions9repliesTips & AdviceResearch & Clinical TrialsNewly Diagnosed