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Liz DeVivo was diagnosed with scleroderma in 2000, although she had been suffering from symptoms of the disease for four years before her diagnosis. New imaging technique could improve pulmonary hypertension in scleroderma patients. Scleroderma ravaged her body and in 2001 she was put on the transplant list for…

This touching Project Scleroderma film features scleroderma patient, Chanel White. Chanel’s inner strength and positive attitude fuel her and push her to keep fighting the disease. She’s also a source of inspiration to her husband and family and the scleroderma community at large. MORE: Find out how…

Charisse Bowe was just 17 years old when she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease scleroderma. The 29-year-old from the Bahamas managed to live well with the condition for a few years, but eventually her health started to decline. She was then also diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. MORE: Six warning signs…

The Scleroderma Foundation is looking for scleroderma patients to take part in a research study about food choices and the effects they have on the disease. MORE: The Scleroderma Foundation launches a new podcast. Posting on its Facebook page, the organization says that many patients attending the Scleroderma…

Vitamin D is one of the most essential vitamins for our health, and is also one of the most common vitamins people are deficient in. Anyone with a chronic disease should have their vitamin D levels checked by their doctor and take supplements if they are found to be deficient.

The American Lung Association (ALA) helps thousands of people manage chronic lung diseases each year. Through education and training, it helps the recently diagnosed come to terms with their condition and discover how to best manage their disease. MORE: Learn more about how scleroderma and PAH are connected. Here are…

Signs are appearing outside restrooms in the United Kingdom to advise members of the public that not all disabilities are visible. MORE: Read about 12 different things to care for when you have scleroderma. According to a report from the BBC, the signs are being posted to help…

In Cosmopolitan magazine’s beauty section, a 41-year-old woman talks about her issues with self-esteem and the need to wear a a full face of make-up to take on the world each day. This may seem like a standard beauty story, but the major difference is that Lisa Goodwin-Helfand has been battling scleroderma…

While few of us choose to become caregivers, many of us are faced with the task if a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic disease. The transition is a strange time for everyone involved, as the nature of the relationship changes for both the caregiver and patient. However, it is…

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that affects the connective tissue causing the body to produce too much collagen. This overproduction of collagen can lead to a variety of health conditions. While it usually affects the skin, it can also cause problems with internal organs such as the heart, kidneys, and lungs. Seven…