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Living with PCD

Meet MacKenzie, who had a normal delivery but within 8 hours after delivery was struggling to breathe. After having at least one ear infection a… Continue reading Living with PCD

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Life is PURA Perfect

Our story started 6 years ago when Joshua was born. My husband, my daughter and I couldn’t wait for Joshi to join us and the… Continue reading Life is PURA Perfect

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My Perthes story

I’ll be honest and say I’ve never been very vocal about my hip problem, mainly due to its hidden nature, but also because I hate… Continue reading My Perthes story

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My CMTC Journey

My name is Rankin and I was born with CMTC. I am 8 months old and a chunk! You would never know I was born 5… Continue reading My CMTC Journey

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Huntingtons to know or not to know is the question

First off my Great GM, GM, Mother , Aunt and Uncle all had it… However some choose not to be tested knowing the history. Living… Continue reading Huntingtons to know or not to know is the question

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How seeing the world helped me cope with my rare lung disease

I was diagnosed with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) in 2010, shortly after my wedding and my 30th birthday. LAM is a rare, progressive lung disease that mainly… Continue reading How seeing the world helped me cope with my rare lung disease

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2 in a Million (or more!)

2 of my 3 boys have BH4 Deficiency (PTPS Deficiency). My older one is now 10 and has speech and learning delays, but is one… Continue reading 2 in a Million (or more!)

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Never give up!

Hi there! I am Isabella and I am a half-Italian, half-Hungarian girl who is currently living and studying in Finland. I have been diagnosed with… Continue reading Never give up!

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Finding the truth after 12 years!

Back in 2008, I was diagnosed with Kallmann Syndrome, after showing all the signs and symptoms, including no puberty, Anosmia and other things. I was… Continue reading Finding the truth after 12 years!

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