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X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a rare genetic condition that lasts a person’s entire life. It is caused by a mutation in the PHEX gene that prevents the body from using...

X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a chronic, progressive disease, so early diagnosis is important to stop symptoms from getting worse. XLH is diagnosed using a combination of blood, urine, and imaging...

It's hard to know exactly what someone else is going through, especially if the other person has a rare disease that most people have never heard of. I think it's...

Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July to commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. As someone with a congenital rare disorder that causes physical...

When living with a rare disease, setting boundaries around physical limitations is important. As a person with narcolepsy, I've had to learn how to say "no" to people. This isn't...

Newborn screening (NBS) is a program in the United States that tests all babies for certain treatable medical conditions. Early detection and treatment with NBS is critical for children with...

X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a life-long condition in which the body does not process the nutrient phosphorus properly. Because phosphorus is necessary for a host of important functions, a wide...

We're used to others medically gaslighting us – but what about when we do it to ourselves? In a previous article, I shared my eagerness for medical testing to identify...

Being diagnosed with an incurable rare disease can be an incredibly difficult experience. It may affect you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It is important to learn how to deal with...

Receiving a diagnosis of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) can be challenging and overwhelming at first. Whether you are diagnosed as a baby, a child, or an adult, understanding your condition and...

Living with a rare disease can be stressful in itself. There's the history of medical trauma, for example, from being put through the trash compactor that the U.S. calls a...

X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a genetic condition. People with XLH have changes in a specific gene that affect how their body uses the mineral phosphorus (phosphate). These gene changes are...

If you have ever expressed your feelings or concerns to a loved one about your rare disease, they may have responded with advice – and it is not always helpful...

I need 2 medications to survive. I don't mean it in the sense that my health would deteriorate faster. And I don't mean it in the sense that my life...

X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the whole body. A person with XLH does not process the nutrient phosphorus properly but instead passes it out in...

Life with a bleeding disorder makes getting around a whole lot harder as I age. I have moderate hemophilia and consider myself lucky that I only have one recurring problem...

X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a genetic disorder that affects how the body processes phosphorus (phosphate). Phosphorus is an essential mineral for healthy bones and growth. When XLH the body does...

Stress is one of those factors that can really impact our overall health. Stress can affect the body in many ways, with symptoms affecting your body, mood, and behavior. If...

Medical emergencies are certainly no fun, especially when a rare disease is thrown into the mix. However, being prepared for a potential emergency can make a nightmare of a situation...

There are many challenges to living with a rare disease. The challenges may be physical, mental, and emotional. Having a rare disease means many people will not understand your health...