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Living with DMD

Hi Iam Paul 40 from Scotland . I try and life to the best and enjoy everyday always good to keep smiling and be positive… Continue reading Living with DMD

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My Williams syndrome life

I was born with Williams syndrome, I had a heart op at 7 and my Williams syndrome is mild I’m 18, bi , and a… Continue reading My Williams syndrome life

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Little Miss Emmy Lou

Sweet Emmy Lou is my 4 1/2 year-old granddaughter and an absolute blessing!  While visiting her nephrologist, he discovered an issue with her heart.  Just before turning 4… Continue reading Little Miss Emmy Lou

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TTP showed me what I am here for

My name is Juanita and I am 21 years old. I was born in Colombia but now live in Canada. I was diagnosed with Thrombotic… Continue reading TTP showed me what I am here for

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Mucolipidosis type III and the benefit of accepting fate

My disease was diagnosed when I was 9 years old after years of researching by my parents for the right physician who could diagnose it.… Continue reading Mucolipidosis type III and the benefit of accepting fate

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Rare Today, Still Rare Tomorrow

I am Jessica, I am 30 years old residing with my husband Wayne and cat Trevor in Hertfordshire, but originally from The Wirral in Merseyside.… Continue reading Rare Today, Still Rare Tomorrow

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Brett’s Story in Honor of Rare Disease Day

Brett was diagnosed with Williams syndrome at two years old. He had none of the clinical signs that were typically seen in WS – a heart… Continue reading Brett’s Story in Honor of Rare Disease Day

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Fighting with a rare disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)

I, Khim Bahadur from a developing country Nepal. My son Animesh has a rare disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI). When he was 11 months of… Continue reading Fighting with a rare disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)

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Écrire pour panser mes maux

Je suis une femme mariée de 44ans avec deux enfants, vivant à Nouméa jusqu’au 8 février 2020 et qui habitera le Pays Basque courant mars… Continue reading Écrire pour panser mes maux

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