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What took over my life

I’ve been struggling with Complex Regional Pain  syndrome for the last 2 1/2 years .It took over my life and made me just a walking… Continue reading What took over my life

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Long QT Syndrome Type 5

At the age of 45 I had multiple cardiac arrests I was fortunate to survive. I was diagnosed with long qt Type 5. Shortly after… Continue reading Long QT Syndrome Type 5

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5 things I’ve learned about living with a rare disease

It has been over 2 years now since my 4 year old son was diagnosed with a rare disease. The first year was spent getting… Continue reading 5 things I’ve learned about living with a rare disease

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Tarlov

I was diagnosed with Tarlov cyst in 2010. I had my first spine surgery to fenestrate 2 of those cysts in 2011.  I had some… Continue reading Tarlov

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Living with ROHHAD Syndrome

Today is #RareDiseaseDay – A rare disease, also referred to as an orphan disease, is any disorder that affects a small percentage of the population. Although the… Continue reading Living with ROHHAD Syndrome

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My beautiful daughter.

This is my beautiful daughter.  She has a rare disease Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.  She has seizures every day.  She is beautiful both inside and out… Continue reading My beautiful daughter.

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NF Awareness

Even though NF appears in 1 in every 3000 births, the lack of knowledge, education and awarenessabout the illness makes it rare.  Manitoba Neurofibromatosis Support Group… Continue reading NF Awareness

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Rachael and Behcet’s

Watch the video to learn a more about Behcet’s Disease and look at our website too www.behcets.org.uk   *Find others with Behçet disease on RareConnect,… Continue reading Rachael and Behcet’s

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