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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Warpy

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3. Fortunately, it's very rare

Reply to MsMAC (Reply #2)

Wed Oct 7, 2015, 02:36 PM

Oct 2015

I saw few cases when I was a nurse. Most managed to work, although those in the late stages of the disease (before they got better at slowing it down) found the facial changes the hardest to bear.

It's a rotten disease. I hope the treatments work quickly and work well for her.

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Progress has been made treating it Warpy Oct 2015 #1

She's been to Mayo Clinic three times in September and has an appointment with MsMAC Oct 2015 #2

Fortunately, it's very rare Warpy Oct 2015 #3

Currently, her hands and skin are the most affected. She is also MsMAC Oct 2015 #4