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The music never died

In 2006 I found the love of my life. He was a musician, conductor and composer and I sang as a soprano in one of… Continue reading The music never died

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A zebra amongst the horses

My daughter was born at home in 2012. Within six months we could tell something wasn’t quite right. Diagnosed with failure to thrive, she lost… Continue reading A zebra amongst the horses

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Being diagnosed with Addison’s Disease

Today is rare disease so I thought I’d share my story of being diagnosed and living with rare life threatening condition, Addison’s disease, to help… Continue reading Being diagnosed with Addison’s Disease

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My life, my days

My name is Helga, I’m 35 years and I have EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) hipermobility type. I found it two years ago when my body started… Continue reading My life, my days

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Please Help Baby Chiko (Biliary Atresia Patient)

We are Gino Lino J. Gumban and Carol Jeanette V. Gumban, parents of 2-year old Haley Ariela and 1-year old Marcus Paul, fondly called ‘Baby… Continue reading Please Help Baby Chiko (Biliary Atresia Patient)

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Maisie Marsh – PYRUVATE KINASE DEFICIENCY

Hi. My name is Emma, my daughter Maisie has a very rare blood disorder called Pyruvate Kinase Deficienency. Maisie is the 40th person in the… Continue reading Maisie Marsh – PYRUVATE KINASE DEFICIENCY

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Living with PVNS

I have a tumor called Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis or PVNS for short. Is a very rare, random, aggressive tumor that occurs in joints. Mostly in… Continue reading Living with PVNS

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Hereditary Heamorrhagic Telangiectasia / osler webber rendu

Traceys story: In 2005 when our daughter (Jessica) was 7 years old when she collapsed at school. She had complained of a headache to her… Continue reading Hereditary Heamorrhagic Telangiectasia / osler webber rendu

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Hereditary Heamorrhagic Telangiectasia / osler webber rendu

Traceys story: In 2005 when our daughter (Jessica) was 7 years old when she collapsed at school. She had complained of a headache to her… Continue reading Hereditary Heamorrhagic Telangiectasia / osler webber rendu

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