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We hope the life story of our little boy just begins

Maxim was born on August 22, 2021. As parents, we were very happy to meet our little boy.Our son developed according to his age. Every… Continue reading We hope the life story of our little boy just begins

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Our FPIES Journey

My daughter Lily was born January 2024 perfectly healthy. By 4 months old, we started to think something might be wrong. She had concerning diapers… Continue reading Our FPIES Journey

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A story called Atranasferrinemia

Hi everyone,I am Marco, I am 31 years old and since, almost I was born from the age of 2 years old I have lived… Continue reading A story called Atranasferrinemia

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Callie’s story

After a normal pregnancy and delivery, our baby daughter Callie began experiencing seizures at just 6 weeks old. We were terrified and had no understanding… Continue reading Callie’s story

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Eye Believe in A Cure

I’ve been diagnosed with Uveal Melanoma. There is no treatment. 5 yr life expectancy. I’ve been trying to get care, from the only MD in… Continue reading Eye Believe in A Cure

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What is “normal” anyway?

I’m Kallie and I live with Neutropenia, alopecia, POTS, and deep infiltrating endometriosis 2. As a child and teen, I would get a simple paper… Continue reading What is “normal” anyway?

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Maya: A Journey of Determination and Hope

I’m Ioana from Romania, the mother of 7-year-old Maya and this is our story. At the age of 1, we noticed a small bump in… Continue reading Maya: A Journey of Determination and Hope

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När livet blir till en kamp med Trigeminusneuralgi självmordssjukan

Jag gick i 10 år innan jag fick min diagnos. Har opererats många gånger, både mikrovaskulärdekompression, ballongvidgning, fått över 100 nervblockader. Mitt kall är att… Continue reading När livet blir till en kamp med Trigeminusneuralgi självmordssjukan

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Emily’s Journey: Living with a Rare and Complex Disease

At 26 weeks pregnant in 2014, I was advised to consider termination. My baby had abnormal tumors everywhere, and doctors had never seen anything like… Continue reading Emily’s Journey: Living with a Rare and Complex Disease

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