As a woman with scleroderma, I’ve faced many unknowns regarding my body and health over the last 21 years.
Articles by Amy Gietzen
About a month ago, I popped into Target. I grabbed a cart and started to sanitize it. While wiping the…
Lately, my life has been at a standstill. For the past 15 years, I’ve found purpose in being a…
I have always thought of myself as someone who thrives on being independent. But living with scleroderma does not…
When I was diagnosed with scleroderma 21 years ago, it was painful to learn that I was no longer…
“I used to …” I found myself saying that more and more as the years went on, despite my best…
Most of the time, I try to remain positive and open-minded. I learned this a long time ago while dealing…
Scleroderma comes with a plethora of uncommon and unbearable symptoms that may arise before or after diagnosis. For the…
I need a root canal! I have escaped the drama of this procedure for over 40 years, but now…
As a child, I constantly felt like I received the short end of the stick. In my immature mind, my…