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Mum 32 Battling Rare Disease Alongside Sister

I was diagnosed with MNGIE in 2016 after having been previously told that there was a “99.9% certainty” that I had Crohn’s disease. Finding out… Continue reading Mum 32 Battling Rare Disease Alongside Sister

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Diego con Smith-Magenis

Diego es de Hermosillo, Sonora, México y está por cumplir dos años de edad. A los 11 meses fue diagnosticado con el síndrome de smith-magenis;… Continue reading Diego con Smith-Magenis

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Working To See The Big PICture

My sight loss journey started in October 2019, when I was twenty-three years old. It began with a large spot just off my central vision… Continue reading Working To See The Big PICture

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Miss Medical Mystery

I just turned 16years old and I am suffering from an illness that affects the use of my legs and causes me great pain, nausea,… Continue reading Miss Medical Mystery

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ITP Strong

Everyday is a new day, every bloodwork is a new result. I go into the doctors office always hoping for the best! I know I… Continue reading ITP Strong

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Not only Ichthyosis

I am Zainab, I was born with a rare skin condition called “Ichthyosis”. But my life wasn’t only about Ichthyosis. I didn’t know that I’ve… Continue reading Not only Ichthyosis

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Finally a Diagnosis

Cassandra was born a healthy baby girl, it wasn’t until she was about 10 months old that she had her first seizure. It was from… Continue reading Finally a Diagnosis

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“Ich war dem Tod näher als dem Leben”

Hallo, meine Name ist Dimi und ich bin 21 Jahre alt. Im Alter von neun Jahren traf es mich aus dem Nichts heraus – ich… Continue reading “Ich war dem Tod näher als dem Leben”

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Bailey’s Battles

Bailey is 9, he loves music, dancing and watch his favourite TV programme Balamory. He has the best giggle and is the bravest boy I… Continue reading Bailey’s Battles

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