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Gentle exercise has many health benefits, particularly for anyone suffering from a chronic illness. In this video, personal trainer Ryan Krane demonstrates some simple exercises that can help counter the effects of chronic fatigue. MORE: Despite approximately 300,000 people in the U.S. having scleroderma, many people are either completely…

Scleroderma is a disease that primarily affects the skin, which becomes thickened due to the body’s overproduction of collagen. While the skin is almost always affected in cases of scleroderma, many people living with the disease will also experience other symptoms involving other organs. According to the Cleveland…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TsJN6JTJ74 Living with an autoimmune disease is difficult, but Ashley K shares her journey to healing through her YouTube channel. MORE: Is this what causes scleroderma? In 2013, Ashley noticed some dry patches of skin. As the problem worsened, she visited her doctor to figure out what was wrong. After…

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that can cause many different symptoms and complications for patients. No two patients are alike and all will experience the illness differently. However, there are some symptoms and complications that are commonly associated with scleroderma that will require treatment. Raynaud’s Phenomenon According to…

June 29 is World Scleroderma Day and in its honor, the Scleroderma Foundation is hosting a virtual “Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma” walk.  MORE: Four of the most important questions about scleroderma. Not everyone is able to attend a “Stepping Out” event due to location or poor…

Stems cells are increasingly being considered as a treatment option for a myriad of diseases, so it’s important to understand how they are regulated in the U.S. MORE: The different types of stem cells. Stem cells, like other treatments, are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). To date,…

Service dogs are typically thought of as necessary companions for the visually impaired, but service and therapy dogs can be a practical solution for people with a variety of chronic illnesses including scleroderma. As well as being a trusted friend, service dogs can expand owners’ motor abilities, granting them new independence and…

If you’re active on the Internet, particularly in groups and forums regarding chronic illness, you’ve definitely noticed the term “spoonie” being thrown around. MORE: Despite there being approximately 300,000 people in the U.S. who have scleroderma, many people are either completely unaware of the disease or…

Pain, along with fatigue, is one of the main symptoms of scleroderma and one of the toughest to deal with on a day-to-day basis. While the areas of the body affected by pain will vary from one scleroderma patient to another, the pain is generally caused by one of these five…

Ten-year-old Wyatt the Warrior is a big personality in the scleroderma community. He was diagnosed with linear scleroderma at eight years old, and has since had surgeries on his knees and regularly suffers from symptoms like migraines and GI issues. MORE: Spotlight on young scleroderma patient, Wyatt Wright.  One of…