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
20 Essential Self-care Practices for Rare Disease Caregivers: My Journey to ResilienceBeing a caregiver for someone with a rare disease is an incredibly rewarding yet demanding role. Learning how to advocate for my...reactionscomments
How I Travel With a Chronic Illness"Still round the corner, there may wait, a new road or a secret gate." – J.R.R. Tolkien Living in a body with...reactionscomments
After a Rare Disease Diagnosis: My Avalanche of ComorbiditiesWhen I was diagnosed with my first rare disease, I got sicker. What? Of course not. Getting a diagnosis doesn't change how...reactions3comments
Doctors and Specialists Who Treat X-Linked HypophosphatemiaPeople with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) develop a wide range of symptoms such as weak bones and teeth, fractures, fatigue, and muscle weakness...reactionscomments
Exercising When You Have a Lung ConditionShortness of breath and fatigue are common symptoms of lung conditions. These issues can make it hard to want to exercise. They...reactionscomments
Signs and Symptoms of X-linked HypophosphatemiaX-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the whole body. A person with XLH does not process the nutrient...reactionscomments
When We Medically Gaslight OurselvesWe're used to others medically gaslighting us – but what about when we do it to ourselves? In a previous article, I...reactionscomments
Setting Boundaries: What Self-care Looks LikeWhile I started my medical journey when I was 8, it has taken nearly 30 years to understand the relationship between setting...reactions3comments
I’ve Learned Self-care. What About Self-love?When we experience chronic illness, particularly a rare disease, I believe it's common for us to have trouble not just providing ourselves...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
What is a SWAN?When your doctor suspects you have an illness, they may give you one or more medical tests to help them make a...reactionscomments
Journey to a Rare Disease DiagnosisGetting a new rare disease diagnosis can be a difficult undertaking. Some conditions, such as narcolepsy, are so misunderstood that it can...reactions26comments
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
Finally Diagnosed... Now What?A rare disease is one that affects less than 200,000 people. Rare conditions are hard to diagnose because not much is known...reactionscomments
Sponsored: Share Your Story and Help Raise Awareness for MMNBy argenx Living with multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) can be a challenge. Everyone’s MMN journey is different—from diagnosis to symptoms to finding...
When a Low Probability Feels ScaryI’m no stranger to autoimmune conditions. Let's take a look: I am among the roughly 1% of the population that has celiac...reactions1comment
New Year’s Resolutions and Rare DiseasesI'm not a fan of New Year's resolutions. I'm sure many of us have seen or done this before – we make...reactionscomments
The Weight of Rare Disease GiveawayThe Weight of Rare Disease Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Living with a rare disease comes with daily...reactionscomments
Glasses as a Form of Unique Expression With Rare DiseaseLast week, I made the familiar journey from optometrist to optician, getting a new glasses prescription and ordering new frames. I have...reactions2comments
