Transitioning to Adult Care With Congenital Adrenal HyperplasiaCongenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a lifelong condition that affects the adrenal glands, causing hormonal imbalances. For those with CAH, moving from...reactionscomments
How to Care for Someone With Congenital Adrenal HyperplasiaCaring for someone with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is difficult. A CAH diagnosis can feel overwhelming since it is a lifelong genetic...reactionscomments
Living With Congenital Adrenal HyperplasiaLiving with a genetic condition like congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) can pose unique challenges. But CAH does not have to define a...reactionscomments
Understanding Congenital Adrenal HyperplasiaCongenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are 2 walnut-sized...reactionscomments
Living with DMD: A Caregiver's Guide to Daily LifeLiving with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can bring many challenges each day. As a caregiver, you play a vital role in assisting...reactionscomments
Understanding Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDuchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare genetic condition that causes muscle weakness and degeneration that gets worse over time. It is...reactionscomments
Diagnosing ANCA-Associated VasculitisGetting a diagnosis of ANCA-associated vasculitis can take time. The early symptoms often look like other, more common illnesses, so doctors usually...reactionscomments
Working Remotely as a CaregiverWork is a place where you can meet people, make connections, and socialize. But in this new era of working from home...reactionscomments
Living with a Syndrome Without a Name (SWAN)When your doctor suspects you have an illness, they may give you one or more medical tests to help them make a...reactionscomments
Treatment for ANCA-Associated VasculitisSeveral medicines are used to treat ANCA-associated vasculitis. Treatment usually has 2 goals: first, to bring the disease under control, and then...reactionscomments
Demystifying Primary Immunodeficiency TreatmentPrimary immunodeficiency (PI) is a group of more than 400 chronic disorders, including many rare diseases, in which part of the body's...reactionscomments
Navigating the Chronic Illness Conversation: 4 Tips for Talking With Loved OnesIt can be so hard for people outside of the rare disease community to truly understand what we go through—ongoing symptoms, fatigue...reactionscomments
Community Views: We Are Rare, But Not AloneRare diseases can change your life with the everyday challenges it brings. It is hard enough to live with the constant stress...reactionscomments
Inclusivity and Rare Diseases: 6 Things for Friends and Family to ConsiderSocial situations can be very difficult to navigate with a rare disease or chronic illness. From navigating logistics to friends just not...reactions1comment
What Is ANCA-Associated Vasculitis?ANCA-associated vasculitis is a group of rare autoimmune diseases. In these conditions, the immune system attacks the body's own small blood vessels...reactionscomments
Tracking Your Symptoms: How CIDP Progresses and What to ExpectIf you or someone you love has been diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), the name alone can feel scary. But...reactionscomments
Your Guide to the CIDP Diagnosis JourneyIf you have chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), you may have spent weeks or months searching for answers. Maybe your hands and...reactionscomments
Understanding Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP): The BasicsGetting a diagnosis with a name as long as "chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy" can feel scary. It is normal to feel worried...reactionscomments
Overcoming Infusion Anxiety for People With Primary Immunodeficiency (PI)Living with primary immunodeficiency (PI) means your body has trouble fighting off infections. This is because your immune system, which is supposed...reactionscomments
How to Navigate Online Doctor RatingsEditor’s Note: This article was originally written by Elizabeth Medeiros and shared by our partner site Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. The internet has changed how...reactions2comments
