I would venture to guess that most people wake up every morning feeling refreshed after a good night’s sleep. They are probably bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, reenergized, and ready to take on the new day. Unfortunately for me, waking up every morning seems more like the movie “Groundhog Day”…

I always look forward to events that occur each year, particularly those involving special traditions. This Easter was no exception, and as usual, I made my “hot peace buns.” I attempt to make these every Good Friday, although it can be a mission to find the energy to…

Sine scleroderma is the term used when there is no skin involvement with the disease. (“Sine” is latin for “without.”) Typically, scleroderma patients experience problems with the skin as the disease causes the body to overproduce collagen. However, in sine scleroderma, internal parts of the body can be affected with fibrosis…

Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease where the body produces too much collagen, causing skin and other organs to become stiff and tight. There’s currently no cure for the disease, but there are different treatments which can ease the symptoms. MORE: Farah Khaleck proves scleroderma is not…

This Facebook video from Science Nature Page shares a little bit of information about the wearable robot hand that has been designed to help people who have lost function of their hands. MORE: Hacks for dealing with winter-related scleroderma conditions The device could help people who suffer…

Farah Khaleck was just 17 when she first started experiencing the symptoms of the autoimmune disease scleroderma. In this vlog, she’s waiting to be interviewed on Kenyan television about her life. MORE: Watch Farah being interviewed on Kenyan television about her journey with scleroderma The first symptoms of…

Once you have been diagnosed with scleroderma you will probably continue seeing your rheumatologist for ongoing treatment. You may also need to see other specialists since scleroderma can affect many different areas of the body. According to the Mayo Clinic, you’ll need to bring your medical files, details of any medications you’re on and…

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…

As Christmas approaches, I always become rather nostalgic. It marks the end of another year, and despite trying not to, I tend to look back to the same time last year and note how my health has further declined thanks to scleroderma. This process always begins…

A scleroderma diagnosis can leave a person reeling with different emotions. It’s important to know that while there is no cure, the disease can be managed and for many, treatment can limit the impact it has on their lives. According to the Scleroderma Foundation, there are a…