Like a Snake, Sarcoidosis Strikes Without Warning
Dr. Rossi raised my puffy leg, which was three times its normal size, and closely examined it. “I think the inflammation is a secondary ... Read more
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Beating Back the Worry Over New Norms
My left leg has been numb from the knee down for months. It started with a couple of toes and climbed its way up. ... Read more -
My Catch-up with a College Friend Was Like Old Times
Last week, I spoke with an old college friend of mine. He’s my age — mid-50s — and a professional with an impressive résumé. ... Read more -
The Relentless Attack of ‘The Cough’
It began as just a typical cough. At first, I thought it was related to a common cold or some type of seasonal allergy, ... Read more -
Rare Diseases Constitute a ‘Public Health Issue,’ NCATS Director Warns
With 250 rare diseases newly identified every year, scientists can barely keep up — even as the healthcare system fails millions of Americans whose ... Read more
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My Social Life Has Dwindled Thanks to Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis: A life of no Having sarcoidosis means I must say no to many ... -
The First ‘Start’ Is Always the Hardest
The hardest part about change is starting. The first “start” is the hardest, whether ... -
A Wiped-out Warrior Battles Unrelenting Fatigue
The unrelenting fatigue hit me like a bad case of the flu. I longed ... -
Educating Others About Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis 101 Have you ever tried to explain sarcoidosis to someone? First, you have ... -
I Am My Own Life Coach
For the 15 years that I’ve been living with pulmonary sarcoidosis, I’ve learned that ... -
Prescription Blues: Swallowing the Cost of Medications
When I left my doctor’s office with a prescription for Restasis (cyclosporine) this month, I ...
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High Calcium Levels, Bone Marrow Sarcoidosis May Be Associated
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Elevated levels of calcium in blood and urine can be associated with the development of bone marrow sarcoidosis, according to a report published in the journal Biomarker Research. The study, “Hypercalcemia Associated With Isolated Bone Marrow Sarcoidosis In A ... Read more