What to Expect During a Disability Hearing (In America)My phone buzzed angrily. It was 20 minutes after the hour, and I’d been scrambling about frantically. I was searching for documents from Social Security that might explain what to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Applying for Disability WebinarApplying for disability benefits can seem like an overwhelming ordeal. Coping with a rare disease can make the process feel even more stressful. There are forms to complete, questions to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Grieving Loss in the Rare Disease CommunityRare disease communities provide a unique and much-needed benefit to their members. For many of us, it's through these communities that we connect with others with our same rare disease...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Tips for Practicing Self-Care With a Rare DiseaseAs a person continuously navigating life with multiple chronic illnesses, self-care is an interesting concept for me. How I wish that a day at the spa could wash away my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping Your Medical Records OrganizedKeeping track of your medical records is essential for your health, especially when you or your child has a rare disease. With organized medical records, you can track changes and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Terms to Know When You Have Adult-Onset Still’s DiseaseEven if you have lived with adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) for years, new terms can come up often. Whether you are new to the AOSD world or wanting to understand...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Surprise! It's Rare Disease Day!It's that special day of the year again. You know the one. The day when all of your friends bestow many a gift and regale you with all the knowledge...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Illness Calls: A Tale of One Rare DiseaseAs a person with narcolepsy type 1, I am used to my life not looking like other people's. My average day with narcolepsy is slow, with at least 2 scheduled...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of Rare Disease on SiblingsA rare disease diagnosis affects the entire family. When a rare disease touches a child, parents become caregivers. Taking care of the child and maintaining their health may become all-consuming...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Is Adult-Onset Still’s Disease Treated?In people with adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD), the immune system does not work the way it should. Instead, their immune system proteins cause too much inflammation. Over time, this can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When We Are Eager to Undergo Medical TestsMedical tests are not enjoyable by any means but that doesn't mean one won't feel eager to have a medical test performed. This is likely most understandable amongst the rare...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Webinar: Emergency Preparedness WorkshopLiving with a rare disease can mean that emergency room and primary care doctors are unfamiliar with your condition. This can make visits to the emergency room, urgent care center...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Caregiver's LoveIt takes a special person to be a caregiver. There are different types of caregivers; some are partners, some are family, and others are friends. They all have a special...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing for End-Stage Kidney DiseaseEnd-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is when your kidneys are barely working or have stopped working. This condition is also called kidney failure. If you have kidney failure, you will need...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Beyond the BS (Beyond Severe)Disclosing a medical condition is tricky territory because we always have to be prepared for the worst possible reaction. Sadly, the scale of what that means depends on what you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping With Specialty Medication MayhemIf you have a rare disease, you are probably aware of the struggle often involved in finding treatment for rare diseases. Even once we find a treatment that works for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Treating Rare Kidney DiseasesMany rare kidney diseases currently have no cure. However, there are treatment options that can help. There are several factors to consider when creating a treatment plan for a rare...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Signs and Symptoms of Rare Kidney DiseasesRare kidney diseases can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. There are more than 150 different types of these diseases, and each one has unique features. Even the same...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nutrition and Exercise With Pompe DiseaseRight now, there is no cure for Pompe disease. The main treatment is enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). ERT drugs help replace the protein (enzyme) that is low or missing in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mental Health and Having a Rare Disease Is a Double-edged SwordHaving a mental illness is a double-edged sword. If you say too much, you're a complainer. But if you don't say anything, people think you are fine. Let me just...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
