What to Know About Newborn Screening and Rare Diseases...The test uses a small sample of blood taken from a newborn's heel. NBS programs test over 4 million babies per year.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When We Medically Gaslight Ourselves...On the surface, this can be a valid question for a perplexing situation.... By Jenny Jones2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living for the Moment: Doing the Unexpected With Pompe Disease...The neurologist had me do a muscle biopsy and a blood test for Pompe. He then referred me to see By Dwayne Wilson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: The Hardest Symptoms to Manage...There are many challenges to living with a rare disease. The challenges may be physical, mental, and emotional.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Type of Doctors Treat Rare Kidney Diseases?...Depending on your insurance, you may need a referral from your PCP to see a specialist.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial Participation...Clinical trials follow a plan, which you may hear called a protocol.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are Forums Still Relevant in the Social Media Age?...A new diagnosis or unexpected symptoms can be a scary experience.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pompe Disease and Genetics...If you have a family history of a genetic condition like Pompe disease, you may want to get tested to see if... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Non-apparent Disabilities in the Workplace...Only a fraction of employees report a disability to an employer.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Rare Diseases and Preparing for an Emergency...However, being prepared for a potential emergency can make a nightmare of a situation slightly more manageable to navigate.... By Jessica Hanson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Navigate Online Doctor Ratings...And I always keep in mind that people are more likely to leave a review for a negative experience than a positive... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
X-linked Hypophosphatemia and Genetics...If you have a family history of a genetic condition like XLH, you may want to get tested to see if you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Signs and Symptoms of Rare Kidney Diseases...Abnormal results on the following tests can be a sign.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living Life With Rare Diseases: Giving Up vs Not Giving Up...when beginning Trikafta, a drug I began on May 11th after receiving a late-in-life diagnosis of cystic fibrosis on May 1st.... By Gina Miller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What Are Rare Kidney Diseases?...People with IgAN have a buildup of IgA in their glomeruli. IgA is a protein that plays a role in the... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Persistence and Medical Partnership Impacts Diagnosis...I am a complicated rare disease patient.... By Jenny Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What If I Am Resistant to Antibiotics for MAC?...An example of this would be taking a drug once a week when it was meant to be taken every By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nutrition for Lung Health...What you eat can play a big role in your lung health.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Adult-Onset Still’s Disease?...Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare type of autoinflammatory arthritis.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
RareDisease.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...If We can't confirm a winner or fulfill a prize, We'll stop and end the Promotion.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments