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The 7 Year Mystery

I’ve got a rare disease . It’s rare because after 7 years, 5 neurologists and so many tests/ scans it still hasn’t got a name,… Continue reading The 7 Year Mystery

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I look great in HATS

One year ago today, I went to the allergist, wanting to know if I had developed an allergy. For the past year and a half,… Continue reading I look great in HATS

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I am 1 in 100,000💚💙

My name is Caroline and I was diagnosed with a rare brain condition called Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) in 2018. IIH is high pressure in… Continue reading I am 1 in 100,000💚💙

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A hidden disability

I was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease when I was 18 years old, back in 2020. Currently, I am based in UK and pursuing an MPH… Continue reading A hidden disability

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Bella’s Battle

My name is Dawn and I have 3 children and six grandchildren. My youngest daughter Valerie, at 25 announced her and her husband were expecting.… Continue reading Bella’s Battle

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Vincent’s Story

In 2016 my son Vincent was born. Weeks after he was born he started experiencing symptoms of sweating, shaking, paleness and blueness in the lips… Continue reading Vincent’s Story

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Friends that Care are Rare

“Not Too Rare to Care” Did you know that millions of people are diagnosed with rare diseases and unknown disorders everyday, especially women? According to… Continue reading Friends that Care are Rare

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A bittersweet Life living with NEC long-term effects.

My name is Lakevia. I’m a Survivor of a devastating Intestinal disease called Necrotizing Entercolitis (NEC). I was diagnosed at Birth; had 2 extensive surgeries… Continue reading A bittersweet Life living with NEC long-term effects.

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Living with Batten Disease: Anthony’s Story

Meet my son Anthony, he was diagnosed with Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Type 7, also known as Batten Disease. Batten Disease is a rare, terminal genetic… Continue reading Living with Batten Disease: Anthony’s Story

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