Wendy Henderson,  —

Pain, along with fatigue, is one of the main symptoms of scleroderma and one of the toughest to deal with on a day-to-day basis. While the areas of the body affected by pain will vary from one scleroderma patient to another, the pain is generally caused by one of these five…

Ten-year-old Wyatt the Warrior is a big personality in the scleroderma community. He was diagnosed with linear scleroderma at eight years old, and has since had surgeries on his knees and regularly suffers from symptoms like migraines and GI issues. MORE: Spotlight on young scleroderma patient, Wyatt Wright.  One of…

In this video from the Scleroderma Foundation, Glorie Ann Jaramillo shares that she was diagnosed with scleroderma in February 2014 after experiencing symptoms for two years. MORE: Four tips to help navigate a scleroderma diagnosis. Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that affects different parts and organs in the body. Glorie’s skin and…

Having scleroderma, you’ll might need to protect your lungs from being further irritated by unhealthy air. We’ve put together a list of ways to help protect your lungs against unhealthy air using information from the American Lung Association. Check the daily air pollutant forecasts.  There are sites…

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body overproduces collagen. This collagen can appear in any of the body’s organs, including the lungs. MORE: Six warning signs you may have a lung disease. It’s essential that scleroderma patients’ lungs are monitored regularly. After a scleroderma diagnosis, the patient should undergo…

Being diagnosed with scleroderma can be overwhelming. It’ll take time to come to terms with the diagnosis and you’ll likely experience a range of emotions until then. Four of the most important questions about scleroderma. However, there are ways to get your emotions under control. Firstly, it’s important to give yourself enough time to…

A “spoonie” is a term used by people with chronic illnesses. It stems from lupus blogger Christine Miserandino who explained her lack of energy using spoons. How do you know if you’re a spoonie? We’ve scoured the Internet for some examples of what it’s like…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErchMUH0oXY In this animated video from Hack Dentistry, learn about the hypothesized pathogenesis of scleroderma. The video is aimed at dental students who may come into contact with scleroderma patients throughout their careers. MORE: Twelve things to care for when you have scleroderma. Hack Dentistry explains how the disease develops,…

Scleroderma patients are susceptible to lung infections which can often lead to hospitalization. According to the American Lung Association, there are several things you can do to help prevent lung infections. Practice Good Hygiene Regularly washing hands with soap and water — particularly before eating and after touching…

This video from Big Think deals with some of the common myths surrounding depression. MORE: Despite approximately 300,000 people in the U.S. having scleroderma, it seems that many people are either completely unaware of the disease or are confused as to what the disease actually is. Dr.