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It’s a family affair.

I was raised by a mother with 3 autoimmune diseases. In my late 30s, right after she passed, I started getting sick. I was lucky… Continue reading It’s a family affair.

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Silent Battles of living with Sinuses.

My name is Angel Joseph, and I’ve been living with chronic sinus issues since I was 15. To many, “sinuses” might sound like a minor… Continue reading Silent Battles of living with Sinuses.

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A Story Of Overcoming

I still remember the day I was diagnosed with Gaucher disease like it was yesterday. The doctor’s words were a shock, like a cold splash… Continue reading A Story Of Overcoming

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Without name?

My name is Mohanad Al Momani, a 52-year-old man from Jordan, and for more than four decades, I’ve been suffering in silence — caught in… Continue reading Without name?

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Elijah’s Journey: A Rare Light in the Darkness

Rare Disease Day, we shine a light on the battles few understand -but many live. This is the story of Elijah, a brave young soul… Continue reading Elijah’s Journey: A Rare Light in the Darkness

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CRPS

Dealing with C.R.P.S. I was just diagnosed with it almost a month ago. I went from being able to run around laughing, running up steps,… Continue reading CRPS

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MCTD a.k.a. Lupus & Friends

I live with MCTD, a rare disease of overlapping autoimmune conditions with features of SLE, RA, and systemic sclerosis, along with chronic kidney disease 3a,… Continue reading MCTD a.k.a. Lupus & Friends

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My Daughter’s Story

At 24 years old my daughter had a hip replacement. Months later she needed hip revision surgery.6 days after the revision surgery her right leg… Continue reading My Daughter’s Story

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Living with a Giant Arachnoid Cyst and Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: A Plea for Global Expertise

I am battling a rare and complex neurological condition: a “large left temporal arachnoid cyst” (97 x 55 mm) causing drug-resistant epilepsy and severe brain… Continue reading Living with a Giant Arachnoid Cyst and Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: A Plea for Global Expertise

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