You don't have to figure it out alone
Trusted Resources
Organizations that offer reliable information, support, and connection for people living with chronic and rare diseases.
NORD
The National Organization for Rare Disorders. A rare disease database, patient assistance programs, clinical trial information, and connections to specialized care centers.
Visit NORD →CDC: About Chronic Diseases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's overview of what chronic diseases are and what can raise the risk of developing them.
Visit the CDC →Cleveland Clinic: Chronic Illness
A plain-language guide to chronic illness: common examples, how it can affect daily life, and ways to manage it with support.
Visit Cleveland Clinic →Mayo Clinic: Diseases & Conditions
Look up easy-to-read information on a wide range of diseases and conditions, listed A to Z.
Visit Mayo Clinic →Undiagnosed Diseases Network
An NIH-funded research study that brings clinical and research experts together to help solve complex medical mysteries.
Visit the UDN →More resources
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