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Wegener’s

I was diagnosed with Wegener’s in June 2009 at the age of 61. I was working toward retirement and enjoying the rest of my life.… Continue reading Wegener’s

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Your battle is my battle

In 2010 I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl but what I didn’t realize is just how much my life would change. When you… Continue reading Your battle is my battle

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Auf dem Weg ins normale Leben

Meine “Geschichte” ist auf meiner Website zu finden. Unter www.lebenskuenstlerin.at/aufdemweginsnormaleleben.html ist ein Blog, der einen Einblick gibt in mein Leben mit dem Wilkie-Syndrom.

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Why I fight through the pain, depression & anxiety, as well as stomach cramps

I have fought for so long that I have forgot what not having to fight feels like. Don’t misunderstand, I fight this disease for a… Continue reading Why I fight through the pain, depression & anxiety, as well as stomach cramps

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No cure

In April of 2010 I went to the hospital because I had a cramp in my right calf. When they did un ultra sound they… Continue reading No cure

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Cushing’s Syndrome

Hi My name is Victoria,I’m 39 and I have Cushing’s Syndrome. Cushing’s Syndrome is when your body has excessive levels of cortisol for a long… Continue reading Cushing’s Syndrome

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sydrome de williams

Meriem est atteinte du syndrome de williams mon combat contre la maladie se déroule tranquillement sans aucune complication physique je l’ai toujours stimulé afin qu’elle… Continue reading sydrome de williams

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Drowning On land: Living With Interstitial Lung Disease

Hi, I’m Paul Brighton from Litchfield CT. In April of 2013, I fell Ill with pneumonia. It took four moths and a lung biopsy to… Continue reading Drowning On land: Living With Interstitial Lung Disease

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living with hydrocephalus schizencephaly and epilepsy

Hi my name is claire I have a daughter who is 3 yrs old she has hydrocephalus schizencephaly and epilepsy I have known she had… Continue reading living with hydrocephalus schizencephaly and epilepsy

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