In this episode, I sit down with Brenda, a woman navigating the challenges of a painful, disabling, and unnamed orphan disease. Despite testing negative for VEXAS, relapsing polychondritis, and MAGIC syndrome, Brenda continues to suffer from spontaneous tendon tears and systemic inflammation. One key clue? She is HLA-B27 positive, a genetic marker linked to certain autoimmune conditions — but her exact diagnosis remains elusive.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What HLA-B27 is and why it matters in autoimmune diagnosis
- How spontaneous tendon ruptures can signal a deeper immune issue
- What it’s like to live with a disease that has no name
- Why orphan disease patients often go years without answers
- How Brenda is advocating for herself and others despite uncertainty
- Where to find support and resources for HLA-B27–associated conditions
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