Is 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...reactions1replyCopingResearch & Clinical TrialsAwareness
Dealing w more than oneHi, I'm happy to have run across this email, community forum. I currently suffer with HS & also Hydrocephalus. These are two rare diseases. How did I get both... Guess...reactions27repliesCopingAwarenessDepression
Learning to cope w/all my medical issuesI'm new on here, hoping to have some people to chat with. I have 4pups that keep me company everyday. Hugs +snuggling are the best! I'm dealing w/6 autoimmune diseases...reactions26repliesCoping
Recently been diagnosed With dermatomyositis, unfortunately I've been suffering now from it for almost 4 years. I have athrophy my thinking space isn't what it was and the biggest challenge has been getting...reactions1replyCopingDiagnosisDepression
Invisible IllnessWhat aspects of your rare disease are invisible to others?...reactions69repliesCoping
How to Be a Great Friend to Someone Living With a Rare DiseaseWhat characteristics, behaviors, and kindnesses mean the most to you from people who are not living with a rare disease?...reactions6repliesCopingFriends & Family
CopingI'm newly diagnosed and my steroids We're reduced to soon which caused a flare up. Been advised to up steroids which I have . I'm still have bad pain ...reactions1replyNewly DiagnosedCoping
How can we support you?What information do you hope to find on our site? Is there anything in the rare community as a whole you would like to see more of?...reactions12repliesCopingAwarenessTips & Advice
What is the most annoying unsolicited advice you've heard?What annoying or unhelpful suggestions are you most tired of receiving (unsolicited!) from other people?...reactions21repliesCoping