Developing Elevator Pitches for Rare Disease Advocacy...Most of us are familiar with the term "elevator pitch." An elevator pitch is sharing one's story with another person and requesting action in approximately 5 minutes or less. But... By Jenny Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Blood Test...Had a Parathyroid Test today. Came back high. Should I be worried?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Groin Wiser: Adopting New Strategies to Manage My Rare Disease...I recently wrote an article, Groin Older: Aging With Hemophilia, where I described my life with the bleeding disorder, hemophilia. My first pulled groin muscle was the star of the... By Shawn Decker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living With Adult-onset Still's Disease?...Has anyone been diagnosed with adult-onset Still's disease? What was your diagnosis experience like? How do you manage life with AOSD?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingDiagnosis
Was I Just Soft? A Reflection on Getting a Diagnosis...Getting diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) in my late 20s had an impact on the way I see myself. hEDS is a genetic disease, and I was born with... By Annie-Danielle Grenier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mast Cells trigger my self ...anyone else have Mast cell and histamine problems? hot and cold intolerance?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAwarenessSymptoms
How to Observe Rare Disease Awareness Day...I admit that I cannot resist the rare disease zebra branding. It's cute; zebras are close enough to horses to make my horse girl self happy, and unlike other rather... By Natalie Abbott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Overflowing Cup: Childhood Trauma and Mental Health...Recently, I tried a new form of therapy: hypnotherapy. After 5 and a half years of counseling, I decided that while it was incredibly helpful, I also needed another form... By Dusty Terrill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why Joining Your Rare Disease Community Is Important...When my son originally got his rare disease diagnosis back in 2020, I was told about a private Facebook group for families. At first, I was hesitant to join because... By Alex Gaudlap2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Unknown pain disease?...Looking for help with my condition. After seeing multiple Dr’s the past three years and the last being a neurologist. It’s a mystery as to what is going on. These...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSymptoms
Does anyone here have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?...Trying to decipher if I should be avoiding My Trigger Foods altogether or if it's not The Top Couple of Ingredients I can eat it, or if it doesn't cause...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiet & NutritionSymptomsTips & Advice
20 Essential Self-care Practices for Rare Disease Caregivers: My Journey to Resilience...Being a caregiver for someone with a rare disease is an incredibly rewarding yet demanding role. Learning how to advocate for my daughter gave me a sense of purpose and... By Elle Cole4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making My Home Disability Friendly Now Rather Than Later..."Why do you think you would need wheelchair-accessible doors in your home?" I answered simply that I was previously required to obtain a wheelchair and utilize it to participate in... By Jenny Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Recovering From Advocacy Burnout...Advocacy burnout can look different for different people. Burnout can present itself in many different ways. Some possible signs of rare disease advocacy burnout can include excessive fatigue, lack of... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Learning to cope w/all my medical issues...I'm new on here, hoping to have some people to chat with. I have 4pups that keep me company everyday. Hugs +snuggling are the best! I'm dealing w/6 autoimmune diseases...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesCoping
Coping with books...I fill up my cup by reading. I love science fiction specifically, because it tells us about building the future...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Becoming a Do-Not-Resuscitate Patient...Whenever I encounter new medical providers at any level of care, they are often surprised to discover that I have a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order and I’m not even age 40... By Jenny Jones2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Working Remotely as a Caregiver...Work is a place where you can meet people, make connections, and socialize. But in this new era of working from home – especially if you have a medically complex... By Alex Gaudlap3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting a Rare Disease Diagnosis: What's in a Name?...Recently, a friend of mine, Fiona, visited her cardiologist. She has been having some troubling symptoms that have been going on for several years now. Although she had been to... By Erin Leibowitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Big Craple Incident: How My Rare Disease Canceled My Travel Plans...A special trip to New York City was a little over 24 hours away. I was going to honor one of my favorite humans, Georgia Arnold, for her contributions to... By Shawn Decker4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments