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The purple monster

My name is Amanda Boston and I am 27 years old. When I was 24 I started having abdominal pain and a rash on my… Continue reading The purple monster

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Long road to MPA diagnosis

Over twenty years of joint pain and debilitating headaches lead me from rheumatologist to rheumatologist, shuffling from one prescribed medication (that was frequently pulled off… Continue reading Long road to MPA diagnosis

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Interstitial Cystitis / Painful Bladder Syndrome

I’m 28 years old and have recently been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis also known as painful bladder syndrome. I spent 4 years in pain and… Continue reading Interstitial Cystitis / Painful Bladder Syndrome

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I love being Me!

Isabella was born 12.27.07 with a rare chromosome disorder Xq28 deletion and many anomalies. Cognitively, she’s like a 3 yr old. Isabella has overcome many… Continue reading I love being Me!

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Gangliosidosis type 1 infantile form

Our daughter Skye was born with gangliosidosis type 1. Skye wasnt diognosed until she was 10months old after a suffering from a chest infection. We… Continue reading Gangliosidosis type 1 infantile form

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My Awareness Campaign in Pakistan

My life dedication for rare disease in Pakistan regarding “ATAXIA” Please see my contribution in this regards by clicking following link thanks http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x26v5u4_world-this-morning-international-ataxia-awareness-day_lifestyle

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Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

Hi, my name is Gavin . I am 16 months old and 1 in 3,000. I have a rare joint condition called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.… Continue reading Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

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Living with Interstitial Cystitis

When I was in my teens I ALWAYS seemed to have a Urinary Tract Infection, or at least the symptom of one. I would be… Continue reading Living with Interstitial Cystitis

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NANS Deficiency

Like Nolin’s Facebook page to follow his new disorder. Thanks, Darlene

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