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Living with USP7 Hao Fountain Syndrome

As a young child born into a world at two weeks old, I was under a special light my early entrance signalled something not right.… Continue reading Living with USP7 Hao Fountain Syndrome

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The rollercoaster ride of events

I’m 27 and I have myoclonus dystonia and I was born with it but was diagnosed with it at the age of 20 in 2017… Continue reading The rollercoaster ride of events

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Addisons & EDS, More Than You Can Imagine

My name is Teresa. My journey to diagnosis was long. Too long. I couldn’t do everyday life. I had worked as a nurse, but the… Continue reading Addisons & EDS, More Than You Can Imagine

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Breathe and Believe

My name is Jay and I am 33 year old individual diagnosed at birth with an invisible disability known as Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS).… Continue reading Breathe and Believe

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Kaylee’s Krusade against IRF2BPL

Kaylee was born in 2013 perfectly healthy and full of the most amazing spirit and personality. She was a free spirit child that loved nature,… Continue reading Kaylee’s Krusade against IRF2BPL

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Living with Milroy’s Disease

I was born on October 21st 1987. To a loving mother & father. The moment I was born the doctors noticed both of my legs,… Continue reading Living with Milroy’s Disease

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My son

My son was born with various problems had times in hospital where doctors baffled to find a cause for his being unwell. Had junior rheumatoid… Continue reading My son

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douleurs comprises

Cela fait de nombreuses années que je souffre et que je n’arrivais plus à faire quelques gestes du quotidien comme me sécher les cheveux avec… Continue reading douleurs comprises

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How I found out about me

My daughter had a fever 40 degree celcium, it repeated several times. After couple years she had herpes in whole body, we go to doctor.… Continue reading How I found out about me

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