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Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks the connective tissue causeing changes in the skin, blood vessels, muscles, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, heart and joints.
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Fast Facts
- Two main types: Localized and systemic
- 300,000 cases in the USScleroderma Foundation: What Is Scleroderma?
- Affects 1 per 1,000 peopleScleroderma Foundation: What Is Scleroderma?
- Commonly begins between 30 to 50 yearsScleroderma Foundation: What Is Scleroderma?
- 80% of cases are womenScleroderma Foundation: What Is Scleroderma?
- No known prevention
- Not contagious or cancerous
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Symptoms
Common symptoms include a numb sensation or discoloring of the fingers and other extremities from cold, swelling or stiffness of joints, sores along the joints, swollen hands or feet and digestive problems. -
Treatment
Treatment of scleroderma includes taking blood pressure medications and covering the hands to protect them and keep them warm. Low doses of aspirin are often administered to prevent clots. Various other medications are used to handle other symptoms. -
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Scleroderma Foundation: What Is Scleroderma?
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The Story of Jean: Ending Her Journey - $14.99
At age 23, Jean Stevens was diagnosed with the rare disease Scleroderma, which affects the body's ability to produce the collagen needed to give the skin elasticity. Without collagen, facial features become transfixed, joints stiffen and ev...
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"Scleroderma" - $2.99
In this book we’ll discuss the forms of scleroderma and the problems associated with each of them, as well as diagnosis and disease management. We’ll also take a look at what research is telling us about their possible causes and most effec...
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Voices of Scleroderma Volume 1 - $19.99
Amazon.com: Voices of Scleroderma Volume 1: International Scleroderma Network: Books
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RT @zenaweist If you're a survivor of Scleroderma lung disease or know someone who is, my sister was just diagnosed. I'm looking for info.
@lacajag | November 08, 2009 03:21 AM -
I'm Danielle, 30, diagnosed w/Lupus, Scleroderma, Hypothyroid, Seizures, Hypertension (PAH) , Rheumatoid Arthritis. Wish I knew how to ...
@DYvette79 | November 08, 2009 12:18 AM -
RT @zenaweist: If you're a survivor of Scleroderma lung disease or know someone who is, my sister was just diagnosed. I'm looking for info
@markvanbaale | November 07, 2009 10:18 PM -
Attending the @scleroderma charity ball in manhattan beach for my sister
@dawnpets | November 07, 2009 06:20 PM -
RT @zenaweist: If you're a survivor of Scleroderma lung disease/know smeone who is, my sis was just diagnosed. Looking for info. Pls RT.
@jeffisageek | November 07, 2009 05:42 PM
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Scleroderma Discussion and Blogs
- Yahoo! Health: Support for Families
- I Have Scleroderma: By People with Scleroderma, for People with Scleroderma
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