Miguel: Linear Scleroderma
Spanish
Hello, my name is Miguel. I am twenty-seven years old and some months ago I went to see a doctor because I had a spot on my left leg. It didn't hurt, but my skin became very dry and started to harden in that area.
The doctor sent me to get a biopsy and as a result of it he diagnosed me with linear scleroderma. He gave me treatment with some pills, I can't remember the name.
My problem is I feel the illness is spreading as now my knee and ankle hurt. I went to see another doctor, who ordered blood tests to see whether my internal organs are at risk. The doctor found two more spots in my back.
Right now the best treatment I have is my wife. She is my angel, and thanks to her I feel much better. Now I only have to wait for the results and see what treatment the doctor will give me.
I am not feeling very well physically, but I am quite happy. I've found that the best remedy is to give and get love. Thank you and be safe.
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| Miguel Email:Withheld by Request Story edited 03-17-07 JTD Story posted 04-10-07 SLE ISN Senior Artist: Sherrill Knaggs Story Translator: Alba León Story Editor: Judith Thompson Devlin |
LINKS (Español) Miguel: Esclerodermia Lineal ENGLISH: Linear Scleroderma Medical: Diseases and Symptoms Symptoms of Systemic Scleroderma Types of Scleroderma What is Scleroderma? |
ISN Artist: Sherrill Knaggs (In Loving Memory)
Sherrill Knaggs, ISN Artist, created the digital photo to illustrate the story on this page. Sherrill lived in New Zealand. Her story was featured in ISN's book, Voices of Scleroderma Volume 2.
ISN Translator and Editor: Alba León
Alba León is the ISN Translator for this page. She is studying international relations in Mexico City.
ISN Story Editor: Judith Thompson Devlin
Judith Thompson Devlin is the ISN Story Editor for this story. She is also lead editor of the ISN's wonderful Voices of Scleroderma book series!
SCLERO.ORG was the world's leading nonprofit for trustworthy research, support, education and awareness for scleroderma and related illnesses from 1998 to 2021. It was a grassroots movement from the original Scleroderma from A to Z web site, which was founded by Shelley Ensz. We were a 501(c)(3) U.S.-based public charitable foundation. We closed this web site and our nonprofit agency in April 2021.