Many people who suffer from chronic illnesses also suffer from depression. Depression isn’t something that should be overlooked; it should be brought to your doctor’s attention so that it can be treated. But how do you spot depression?  With help from prevention.com, we’ve put together a list of some of the most common physical signs…
The Scleroderma Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping support patients as well as educate and raise awareness and money for vital research into the condition. MORE: Twelve things to care for when you have scleroderma. This is the first podcast episode produced by the Scleroderma…
It’s estimated that around 24 million people in American suffer from one autoimmune disease or another (often more than one). While the exact cause for most autoimmune diseases is unknown, there are certain aspects which may increase your risk of developing an autoimmune condition. We’ve listed five risk factors that…
The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) has a series of webinars aimed at helping anyone involved in the scleroderma community better understand the condition. RELATED: Scleroderma-related conditions you should be aware of. There are 20 different webinars that are free to access with registration. They cover a wide range of subjects…
A 29-year-old woman from Spokane, Washington wants to be the first scleroderma patient to have two different types of stem cell treatment. RELATED: Find out more about scleroderma and stem cells here. According to a report on mynorthwest.com, Cat Davis was diagnosed with scleroderma in 2010 when…
If you suffer from a chronic illness, then it’s highly likely that you’ll experience fatigue from time to time. Fatigue is different than just feeling tired, and generally it’s not something that can be fixed with an early night or by resting for a little while. With tips from the pros at …
Feeding tubes are a necessary evil for many people with chronic illnesses such as scleroderma or inflammatory bowel disease. It can take patients a while to feel comfortable in public and begin to be OK with the stares and questions that it may prompt from strangers. Find out about sine scleroderma…
People often ignore health issues, attributing symptoms to growing older or being out of shape. It can be easy to ignore what seem like fairly harmless symptoms, not knowing that they’re telltale signs that you have a lung disease. Chronic lung diseases respond best to treatment when they are caught early. The…
What’s your nighttime routine like? In this humorous video from Gifted Lift, Lauren gives us a sneak peek into her nighttime routine as a person with a chronic illness. Here are some yoga moves that might help you manage some scleroderma symptoms. Having a healthy snack, enjoying life to the fullest, checking in…
Life is tough for people with a chronic illness, but through the pain and the fatigue and all the other symptoms and side effects, they show an extraordinary passion for life and try to achieve as much as possible. With help from themighty.com, we’ve compiled a list of eight remarkable…
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