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The kidneys filter extra water and waste out of the blood and make urine. They also make hormones that help control blood pressure and trigger the body to make red...

Navigating gatherings with loved ones can be tricky enough on its own. Throw in a rare disease – and maybe a few extra chronic conditions – and I find myself...

Dialysis is a type of treatment for people who have kidney failure, also known as end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Over time, people with rare kidney diseases can develop enough kidney...

I was diagnosed with my first rare disease, familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), around the age of 8. FAP is a rare genetic disease I inherited from my mother, who inherited...

Living with a rare medical condition is a multi-faceted endeavor. First, you have the medical reality, where your own acceptance is imperative in reaching your health goals. That journey alone...

Whether it is you or a loved one who is diagnosed with Pompe disease, you likely have many questions about the condition. Even if you have been living with Pompe...

People with chronic health conditions often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and problems concentrating are frequent side effects too. That is why medical experts...

The holidays have finally passed. Now it is time to start preparing for the upcoming new year. Setting goals for personal improvement is something I like to do every year...

Most rare kidney diseases last a long time. There is no cure, and they often do not go away on their own. This can make living with a rare kidney...

Editor’s Note: This article originally was written by Annelyse Andal and shared by our partner site Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. You wake up to the sound of your alarm clock. With sleepy and...

Many rare kidney diseases cause long-term damage. This damage can cause the kidneys to work less and less well over time. So, early diagnosis is key. The sooner you know...

Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare type of autoinflammatory arthritis. An autoinflammatory condition occurs when the body’s immune system, which creates inflammation, does not work properly. In people with...

When I was first diagnosed with a rare disease, I struggled to find a sense of community. Like many others, I had never heard of my disease before, let alone...

Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare type of arthritis that can cause pain and joint damage. It is often managed with medicines that work on the immune system to...

Pompe disease is a genetic condition. People with Pompe disease have changes in specific genes that impact how they break down sugar. These gene changes are called gene, or genetic...

Rare disease advocates are patients that have a story to tell and are willing to share these experiences with the world. Our goal is to share the story of living...

Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide, hands on hips, chin raised to the sky...

When I got the news that my kidney function had diminished to the point that I needed dialysis, my heart sank. I was young, married, and fairly active with recreational...

In part one, 5 Practical Tips to Thrive After a Kidney Transplant, I discussed the pertinent things that you need to keep your kidney working at its best. The next...

Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare inflammatory condition that affects mostly the joints. But it can affect many other areas of the body too. AOSD is an autoimmune condition...