1 year later, no diagnosisMom looking for support...It's been a little over a year since all this started. 2 hospital stays each 1 week long. First both hospitals showed results positive for scleroderma, (and...reactions1replyDiagnosisTips & AdviceSymptoms
How to get diagnosed?Hello. I have a rare disease no one has heard of. I've tried to get into a rare disease clinic but they require a diagnosis. How do you get a...reactions5replies
Invisible IllnessWhat aspects of your rare disease are invisible to others?...reactions69repliesCoping
Romantic PartnershipsHas your rare disease impacted your romantic relationships? What challenges or successes have you encountered?...reactions18replies
Do you allow your child with a rare disease to go on overnight school field trips?If so, what tips have worked for you and your child? How did you prepare your child and yourself for this experience? Please share your insights or personal anecdotes below....reactions3repliesTravelCaregiving
Colonoscopy to rule out Mast Cell Activation Syndrome...What exactly are they trying to find out from the results of Colonoscopy?...reactions4repliesSurgeryNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Long time to diagnosis I had symptoms with Bechets when I was 10 yrs old hospitalized with terrible mouth sores and pain. From abused home. No support never Complained again . Continuing symptoms terrible...reactions2replies
MysteryNo doctor over many years can diagnosis my skin condition. Hospitals and physicians have no idea what it is. Doesn’t show in blood work. I have researched for many years...reactions4replies
help: Persistent Sensation of Heaviness from Clothing on Chest! – ruining my life!I'm a 19-year-old who’s been dealing with a frustrating issue since I was around 8 years old, and it's really starting to wear on me, especially because I'm big on...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
Road to NMOSDIn 2009 I began having more symptoms of blurred vision, double vision, back pain, leg pain Iretractable vomiting, nausea, hiccuping,walking became impaired. I went to ER. UTI and stomach pain...reactions2replies