Where do you find support?Who supports you in a meaningful way? What does their support look like? As you have moved along your rare disease journey, has the type of support you need changed...reactions19repliesCopingFriends & Family
Life with Rare Coexistence of Systemic Lupus and Ankylosis SpondylitisHello, I just curious to find the other 8 - 10 individuals living with the Rare Coexistence of Systemic Lupus and Ankylosis Spondylitis (Axial for me ). Tbh, living with...reactionsrepliesCopingTips & AdviceDiagnosis
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...reactions65repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
Undiagnosed still but something is wrong Hi, I know there’s something going on, but doctors dismiss me, don’t listen, or tell me they don’t know what’s wrong but admit there’s something but tell me they can’t...reactions4repliesCopingDepressionDiagnosis
FeaturedDietary ChangesHi, I have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, AMACR deficiency, that so far is asymptomatic but I do have an elevated level of phytanic and pristanic acid in...reactions11repliesDiet & NutritionCopingNewly Diagnosed
The Weight of Rare DiseaseThis giveaway has closed but we still welcome community members to share their perspectives. Living with a rare disease comes with challenges that many people may not fully understand. Beyond...reactions99repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessCoping
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!...reactions26repliesCoping
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
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