Everyone is different, and management of scleroderma symptoms will often involve a combination of drug treatments, medical management and lifestyle changes.

Your specialist will be the best person to advise on what is likely to work for you. People living with scleroderma often draw upon the expertise of a multidisciplinary team, including nurse specialists, occupational therapists and dieticians in finding the best ways to manage their condition.

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Emotional impact of scleroderma

Scleroderma can affect your mental wellbeing as well as your physical wellbeing
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Fatigue and scleroderma

Read Jane's story about fatigue in scleroderma
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Sleep and scleroderma

Sleep and scleroderma
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Nutrition and scleroderma

Whether or not you have gastro-intestinal symptoms, eating a balanced diet can help you to manage your condition and stay healthy.
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Physiotherapy and scleroderma

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession concerned with human function and movement, and maximising potential.
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Occupational therapy for scleroderma

An Occupational Therapist (OT) can support and guide you to manage your symptoms to help you lead a fulfilling life.
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Scleroderma at work

Find out how best to manage scleroderma at work and what you are entitled to
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Travelling with scleroderma

Travelling with a long-term health conditions can bring new challenges
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Pregnancy and scleroderma

Pregnancy and scleroderma
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Sexual health in scleroderma

Sexual health in scleroderma
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Postnasal drip in scleroderma

Postnasal drip in scleroderma
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Makeup for scleroderma

Makeup for scleroderma

Effects of scleroderma on the body

If you have further questions about scleroderma and the effect it can have on the body – the skin, organs, mouth – visit these pages linked below

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