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Bittersweet Diagnosis

It started in my back, and at first I thought that I’d just slept weird or hurt myself at cheer practice. By the time the pain began to spread, I had… Continue reading Bittersweet Diagnosis

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Surviving with multiple rare conditions

My name is Michael and I am a multi-zebra. This is someone who suffers from mutliple rare medical conditions. Specifically, I have four (4) rare conditions with… Continue reading Surviving with multiple rare conditions

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The IIH diagnosis that changed my life.

I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) in February 2018 at age 27, after years of suffering from headaches, dizziness, fatigue, confusion/ brain fog, nausea, and… Continue reading The IIH diagnosis that changed my life.

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SIEMPRE PARA ADELANTE!!!

Mi nombre es Manuel soy de Argentina y tengo 11 años,hace 2 fui diagnosticado con Paraparesia Espastica Hereditaria. Es una enfermedad que afecta progresivamente los… Continue reading SIEMPRE PARA ADELANTE!!!

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Emma’s PTC Life

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension is a rare disease that is classically characterized by pressure headaches, vision loss, optic nerve swelling, tinnitus, and vertigo caused by excess… Continue reading Emma’s PTC Life

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My PKU!

My name is Alexia and I have PKU. I was diagnosed with PKU at age 3 and that in itself was difficult for me to… Continue reading My PKU!

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Losing Is Not Option

My name is Stephanie, I am 26 years old, I have been a healthy adult for the most part, no major illnesses except a cold… Continue reading Losing Is Not Option

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LIVING WITH THE PAIN OF BLACK BONE DISEASE

Imagine living with a rare genetic bone disease that has no cure, that causes excruciating and debilitating pain.  Then imagine the prescribed pain medication that… Continue reading LIVING WITH THE PAIN OF BLACK BONE DISEASE

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My CRPS Journey

Hi, my name is Jacinta and I am writing you to educate you on a disease that until last April, I have never even heard… Continue reading My CRPS Journey

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