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May 3, 2018May 2, 2018

How to Create a Skin Care Routine with Scleroderma

Columns, Through Teal Colored Glasses - a Column by Jessica Massengale

The body has an organ that helps regulate body temperature, helps the brain feel different sensations, and measures about 20 square feet when stretched out. Our skin is the ... Read more

May 1, 2018April 30, 2018

Managing Fatigue and Socializing with the Click of a Mouse

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When I became chronically unwell, the last thing I thought I would need was a social calendar. At the time of my diagnosis, I spent many hours resting due ... Read more

April 25, 2018April 24, 2018

Traveling with an Invisible Disability: My 2015 BSR Presentation Experience

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In a few weeks, the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) will hold its annual conference. This year, Liverpool is the host city, which is not too far from me ... Read more

April 19, 2018April 18, 2018

These Tests Help Monitor My Scleroderma Progression

Columns, Through Teal Colored Glasses - a Column by Jessica Massengale

Some people go through life miraculously dodging any form of illness or disease. They go to the doctor for their physical once a year and don’t return until the ... Read more

April 17, 2018April 16, 2018

How My Teenage Son Copes with a Chronically Sick Mum

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As a chronically unwell parent, I am aware of the many complicating issues scleroderma has introduced into our family life. I have been especially worried about our son Jack, ... Read more

April 11, 2018April 10, 2018

Medical Research and Raising Awareness

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Spring has reluctantly arrived over here in the United Kingdom. An increase in the temperature is most welcome, even if it is only marginal due to my location. To ... Read more

April 10, 2018April 10, 2018

Scleroderma Brings Me Face to Face with Myself

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Since becoming chronically unwell five years ago with systemic scleroderma, I had to quit my job. As my husband and friends work during the week, I spend more and ... Read more

April 5, 2018April 3, 2018

Feeling Young and Old at the Same Time

Columns, Through Teal Colored Glasses - a Column by Jessica Massengale

Aging is a beautiful journey that is viewed differently in every culture. Some cultures embrace the elderly and look up to them for knowledge and wisdom. Others may place ... Read more

April 3, 2018April 2, 2018

A ‘Note-worthy’ Way to Help Treat My Systemic Scleroderma

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Being chronically unwell wears me down. I find that it is hard work to get through so many complications on most days. I am not referring only to pain and ... Read more

March 29, 2018March 28, 2018

Dental Hygiene Practices to Maintain a Healthy Mouth

Columns, Through Teal Colored Glasses - a Column by Jessica Massengale

The very first step in the digestion process begins in the mouth. For someone with scleroderma, simply chewing food can be exhausting. Different disease factors affect one’s dental hygiene, but ... Read more

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