Understanding Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDuchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and degeneration that gets worse over time. It is...reactionscomments
Managing Stress and Chronic IllnessStress is one of those factors that can really impact our overall health. Stress can affect the body in many ways, with...reactionscomments
Why I Made My Home Wheelchair Accessible Sooner, Not Later"Why do you think you would need wheelchair-accessible doors in your home?" I answered simply that I was previously required to obtain...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
Children and Rare Diseases: Tips for Navigating Emergency CareWhen your child lives with a rare disease, you expect to make regular visits to the doctor for care. But sometimes the...reactionscomments
Yoga Doesn't Cure My Autoimmune Diseases"Oh, you have XYZ disease? Have you tried yoga?" Wow, if I had a nickel for every time someone tossed this cookie-cutter...reactions12comments
Managing Overstimulation as a ParentOverstimulation occurs when sensory input overwhelms an individual's ability to process and respond appropriately. For medical caregivers and families, overstimulation can be...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
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
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
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
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
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
