Resources & Support
Living with chronic illness can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re newly diagnosed, searching for answers, or trying to explain your experience to others.
This page gathers trusted, reputable resources we often share within the chronic illness community. While we don’t provide medical advice, we hope these links offer clarity, validation, and support as you navigate life with invisible illness.
You’re not alone — and you’re not invisible.
🩺 Trusted Medical Sources
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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a genetic condition that weakens your body’s connective tissue. It commonly affects your skin and joints. There’s no cure, but your healthcare provider will help you find treatments to manage the symptoms and prevent dangerous complications.
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Cleveland Clinic
Mayo Clinic
Medline Plus
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Cleveland Clinic
Mayo Clinic
Medline Plus
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Raynaud’s syndrome causes spasms in small blood vessels in your fingers and toes. This limits blood flow and leads to symptoms like skin color changes, cold skin and a pins and needles sensation. Common triggers of Raynaud’s attacks include cold weather and stress. Many people have mild symptoms that they can manage through lifestyle changes.
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Lupus is an autoimmune disease that makes your immune system damage organs and tissue throughout your body. It causes inflammation that can affect your skin, joints, blood and organs like your kidneys, lungs and heart. A healthcare provider will help you find medications to manage symptoms and reduce how often you experience flare-ups.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of arthritis where your immune system attacks the tissue lining the joints on both sides of your body. It may affect other parts of your body, too. The exact cause is unknown. Treatment options include lifestyle changes, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutritional therapy, medication and surgery.
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Cleveland Clinic
Mayo Clinic
Medline Plus
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Cleveland Clinic
Mayo Clinic
Medline Plus