Her Brother Said The Diagnosis Was Impossible; She Wasn't So Sure In February of 2006, Sheryl Stein of Arlington, Virginia, knew something was wrong. She was suffering from nosebleeds and…
Many people with hereditary angioedema (HAE) will tell you that really aren't sure what causes their attacks, but they can identify some common triggers such as stress, anxiety, minor trauma…
Doctors at Global Hospitals in Mumbai, India, have achieved a rare feat in spinal surgery. For the first time, an expert team of surgeons performed minimal access spine surgery on…
Ankylosing spondylitis (A.S.) is a form of arthritis that affects the spine, although other joints can become involved. It causes inflammation of the spinal joints that can lead to severe,…
If you are considering pregnancy while managing ankylosing spondylitis, you may have a lot of questions, such as will you have the typical back pain that most pregnant women have, or…
Is SubQ part of your CVID treatment plan? Have you ever run out of numbing cream before an injection? Are you a fan of Jim Carey? If you answered, "yes" to…
After six years of misdiagnoses and crushing disappointment, a doctor finally figured out that Katie had a rare genetic condition centered around a protein called C1 inhibitor. So many emotions…
Sufferers of the rare and potentially life-threatening disease Hereditary angioedema (HAE) are raising red flags because Australia is lagging behind on diagnosing and treating the disease. HAE allows the body's…
Meet Amanda! Amanda’s vlog (video blog), ShAMANDAgans, helps her keep in touch with friends and family and share her story. She’s an ambitious and cheerful graduate student; going to…
Runner David Brumley was diagnosed with Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID) in 2008, and figured getting in shape couldn't make his health any worse than it already was. He has been…
At one point, gold-medal winning Singapore swimmer Clement Lim was bedridden for two days because he has Ankylosing Spondylitis, or A.S. "I was actually quite afraid that I'd never be…
Imagine being an incredibly happy and active 8 year old who loves sports. Now imagine your knees and ankles swelling up. You look down at your hands and your fingers…
How did CVID patients earn their stripes? Zebras are viewed as unique. They are only found in limited locations with specific environments; they flaunt stripes that are iconic to their…
There are some crazy diseases out in the world today, and hereditary angioedema, or HAE, is one of them. To see the symptoms in action, you may have to rub your…
Suffering From HAE?! Biofeedback Reporting May Save Your Life! There's a lot of buzz on BioRx, a national specialty pharmaceutical company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It's established a successful Biofeedback…
Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis can suffer terrible backaches. Heating pads are an easy option to help increase blood flow and alleviate some of the pain, at least temporarily. Electronic heating pads…
You can't always be prepared for an emergency- that is kind of an oxymoron. You can however think ahead and put in place an emergency plan. During a crisis, seconds really count,…
In the fall of 1991, Kathy gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Isaac. But Kathy and her husband knew something wasn't right. Isaac was their third child. Born…
They say pictures are worth a thousand words. Scroll through these images for a chuckle. Who doesn't love naps? When thinking about how impossible your diagnosis was... Out and about…
When people hear disease, sickness, or chronic illness, 9/10 times they think of weakness. They sadly only look at what they can see, but neglect the heart. Truth is people…
Living with Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disease CVID is challenging enough, but when you factor in medical expenses... Whoah! Check out these upcoming fundraisers and events for super cool kids living with CVID!…
Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disease CVID is a rare disease, affecting 1 in 25,000 to 1 in 50,000 people worldwide. Finding information about the chronic condition can be challenging, especially because…
If all your office chair does is hurt you, maybe it’s time to break up. Sitting for hours can make anyone’s back ache, but for Ankylosing Spondylitis (A.S.) patients making…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like having Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disease (CVID)? This video explores day-to-day life from the point of view of Keith Finch who was diagnosed with…
Psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Pate, 47, receives life-saving intravenous immunoglobulin infusions every three weeks. This is not by choice, because without them, her immune system is defenseless against potentially lethal infection. Pate…
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