Many scleroderma patients suffer from a chronic cough, particularly if they suffer from interstitial lung diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis, but a cough could also affect the severity of these diseases and that of GERD. Find out more about scleroderma, from diagnosis to symptoms. GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease is a digestive complaint…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpKPLRTch44 In this video from mattandandyshowreel, Tasha Ault introduces us to her two cats Makai and Satine, who work as therapy cats. Find out about the reality of living with scleroderma here. Tasha takes the two cats to visit people who are either sick at home or in…
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin,” mostly because we get it naturally when the sun’s UV rays interact with our skin, which triggers the vitamin’s synthesis. The vitamin helps our body’s absorption of calcium to keep our bones strong and encourage healthy cells to grow. Here are a few more health benefits of this…
When most people think of chemotherapy, they immediately assume that it’s a treatment for cancer. Very few people realize that chemotherapy can also be an effective treatment for people with autoimmune diseases. Interstitial lung disease in scleroderma patients can be treated with chemotherapy and immunosuppression. Find out more. Chanel…
For scleroderma patients, Raynaud’s phenomenon symptoms are much more apparent in the winter when the brutal cold takes its toll. However, there are ways to manage the condition that can help sufferers quickly recover from a flare and get the circulation flowing again. We’ve put together a list of six tips to…
Many scleroderma patients suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), where the digestive acid in the stomach comes up the esophagus causing a burning sensation often known as heartburn or acid indigestion. Discover seven common misconceptions about scleroderma. While many healthy people suffer from acid reflux and experience mild…
Stem cells have the ability to duplicate and develop into various kinds of cells within the body, such as skin, bone, tissue, etc, and researchers believe stem cells can be used to repair damage in the body. In some scleroderma patients, stem cell transplants appear to reset autoimmunity. There are different types of stem…
Anyone with a chronic illness will testify that they spend a lot of time in the doctor’s office having blood work done. Which means getting pricked with a lot of needles, which can sometimes take two or three (or more) attempts to find a compliant vein. Despite there being…
It can be difficult to remain positive and look forward in life when you’re dealing with a chronic illness like scleroderma. In this new YouTube channel, Rainbow in Bloom, its founder talks about her journey so far with scleroderma. Discover seven facts about scleroderma-related pulmonary hypertension. The star…
Chances are you know someone who has an invisible illness. An invisible illness means that a person is suffering from an illness or disease which isn’t necessarily visible on the outside. However, just because you can’t see what’s wrong doesn’t mean that there isn’t anything wrong. People with invisible illnesses…
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