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It can only get better!

I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma at the age of 35. My condition was such that I didn’t need treatment, just monitoring. I was even… Continue reading It can only get better!

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It wasn’t just a stress fracture

In October 2020, after experiencing pain off and on in my foot for several months, I made an appointment with a podiatrist, and after x-rays and… Continue reading It wasn’t just a stress fracture

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My story

Ehlers Danlos syndrome, gastroparesis, mast cell activation syndrome, Pulmonary hypertension, dermatographia Even though i wasn’t diagnosed until my thirties my problems started when i was… Continue reading My story

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My story

Ehlers Danlos syndrome, gastroparesis, mast cell activation syndrome, Pulmonary hypertension, dermatographia Even though i wasn’t diagnosed until my thirties my problems started when i was… Continue reading My story

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Whimpers and Whines of Yemeni Patient with VERY Complex & Rare Disease ,

Kind Attn : Rare Disease Day Dear World Rare Disease Day People , My name is Mohamad, 48 years old ,from Yemen. I have a rare… Continue reading Whimpers and Whines of Yemeni Patient with VERY Complex & Rare Disease ,

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Alfie’s Aniridia

Alfie was diagnosed with Aniridia at 6 weeks old. He was my first child and so unfortunately I didn’t pick up that there was something… Continue reading Alfie’s Aniridia

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Systemic Scleroderma Warrior

I have Systemic sclerosis, a generalized disorder of small arteries, microvessels and connective tissue, characterized by fibrosis and vascular obliteration in the skin and organs,… Continue reading Systemic Scleroderma Warrior

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I am Nitzia

My name is Nitzia, I am from Mexico and I am living with Turner’s disease. I love skating, swimming, playing with Barbie dolls, watching Sailor… Continue reading I am Nitzia

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I am Zixuan

I am Zixuan and I am living with Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS1) in China. I am five years old and I love drawing. Due to my… Continue reading I am Zixuan

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