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Getting a diagnosis

With rare diseases, this can be a lengthy and frustrating process. Was it for you?

Isaac's syndrome

Lynn2
  • By Lynn2 · New reply 12:01 pm
  • 521 replies
  • Does anyone have Isaac's syndrome or have a relative or friend who does? Also, if you are just knowledgeable about this disease... Thanks, Lynn ...

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How my disease has changed my life

Share your story with other community members.

myleofibrosis

joshua
  • By joshua · Posted November 22, 2008
  • 0 replies
  • My disease has changed my life in many ways,I hate to say it but it was for the better before i was living like i had nothing to live for now i do its funny how that works isnt it ...

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Financial issues

Discuss the impact of having a rare disease on your financial health. Have you found resources that others should know about?

Sources for Financial Help; Transportation; Surgery; Housing, etc.

dizzybee
  • By dizzybee · Posted October 24, 2008
  • 0 replies
  • I am in no way affiliated with any of the links/names I am about to post. I just happened upon them. Transportation Assistance: Air Charity Network The Medical Transportation Reimbursement Fund (the MOTOR ...

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Tips for caregivers

What have you learned about caring for someone with a rare disease that might be helpful to others?

CMTC

KimberlyD0
  • By KimberlyD0 · New reply 1:44 pm
  • 15 replies
  • My Daughter is 6.5 months old. When she was born her right leg and foot was covered in dark blue almost black vains. We were told she had a venus malformation and it would go away. When she was 2 months ...

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My child and school

Is your child's school district supportive? Discuss your experiences, and share tips on how to partner effectively.

(HSP) Henoch-Schonlein purpura

kelsi6
  • By kelsi6 · New reply October 19, 2008
  • 2 replies
  • My daughter just got a diagnosis today, but it all started a week ago, on saturday she had pain in her ancle, then sunday the rash came up and her ancle was swollen but her knee hurt, now today i get ...

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Finding emotional support

Are you getting the support you need? If so, how did you find it and what would you recommend to others?

Resistance to Thyroid Hormone

accessn12
  • By accessn12 · Posted November 27, 2008
  • 0 replies
  • Hello, I'm just kind of wondering if anyone else out there has been diagnosed with RTH. I find it kind of hard sometimes not having someone else I can talk to about what it's like. It took me 48 years ...

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Finding a doctor

People with rare diseases sometimes have trouble finding a doctor. What was your experience?

Can a fall injure this condition?

mishap
  • By mishap · New reply November 18, 2008
  • 2 replies
  • I got hurt at work and my symptoms got worse. Didn't know I even had this till my Dr. took a MRI after my fall. My comp case was going down the tubes because their doctor said he could find nothing to ...

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Sibling issues

Chronic illness can create issues among siblings. Discuss your family's experience and share your suggestions.

Schilder's Disease

Novice911
  • By Novice911 · New reply October 24, 2008
  • 4 replies
  • Has anyone heard of Schilder's Disease? I've had 3 brothers (approximately 2 years of age) die from this and would like any information at all (especially genetic information). I am very concerned about ...

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My disease has no treatment

How do you cope and what suggestions might you offer to others in the same situation?

New Hope For Fibromyalgia

MichelleBelle
  • By MichelleBelle · New reply November 18, 2008
  • 5 replies
  • For the last year and a half I have tried a few treatments for fibromyalgia (All of which have had horrible side effects). My mom met a woman at my brothers football practice who has fibromyalgia, and ...

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Medicare, medicaid and medical insurance

Share your experiences, tips and advice with others.

Genetic Testing for Ehlers-Danlos Type IV

fannyfarfunkle
  • By fannyfarfunkle · Posted November 21, 2008
  • 0 replies
  • Has anyone ever successfully had medicaid pay for the genetic testing for ehlers-danlos type IV. I hear that usually it has to be paid by credit card in advance and that doctors don't have any luck getting ...

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