When you are diagnosed with a chronic or debilitating disease it can feel like you are all alone.  The feeling can be compounded when you live in a rural area or deal with a disease that is relatively rare.  Thankfully there are many resources on the internet that are connecting patients around the world.

Health Central is one such resource.  The ability to communicate with others, post questions, discuss problems and offer suggestions can be very helpful in dealing with any illness.  ...