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A long time coming!

So I knew as a child that there was something wrong with me but I didn’t know what it was. From the age of six… Continue reading A long time coming!

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Unknown rare disease come to light after 11lb baby

Back in 2014 I had my first born son, I was Induced and suffered a traumatic birth resulting in an emergency cesarean. I suffered a… Continue reading Unknown rare disease come to light after 11lb baby

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Guerrera de mi propia vida

Desde hace más de 29 años fuí diagnosticada con un enfermedad de los huesos, ya que al ser rara no sabían en realidad de que… Continue reading Guerrera de mi propia vida

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Máximo el Grande

Durante el embarazo de Máximo no se sospecho de nada era un embarazo normal, sin complicaciones, todas sus radiografías estaban dentro de parámetros normales excepto… Continue reading Máximo el Grande

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My Summer of Guillain-Barre

It all began in the earlier part of June after my first Shingles Vaccination. Initially I had the typical soreness of a vaccine site then… Continue reading My Summer of Guillain-Barre

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A journey of resilience

Hello, my name is Munique. I’m a 33-year-old Brazilian with a story that is both a testament to resilience and a journey through uncertainty. My… Continue reading A journey of resilience

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My journey of life without a diagnosis

Hi!! I’m 34 years old, Live in Nova Scotia, Canada and I am diagnosed with a rare neuro-ophthalmological disorder! I was diagnosed through genetics back… Continue reading My journey of life without a diagnosis

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Meine vier seltenen Erkrankungen

Ich bin Kim, 47 Jahre alt und habe vier seltene Erkrankungen. Im Jahr 2009 wurde bei mir Schilddrüsenkrebs festgestellt mit 33 Jahren. Diese Krankheit war… Continue reading Meine vier seltenen Erkrankungen

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Encontrei meu jardim

🌻🌻🌻🌻 Sou mineira, de Belo Horizonte. Tenho 58 anos, estou casada com Guilherme há 33 anos e não temos filhos. Sou aquariana, gosto de fotografia,… Continue reading Encontrei meu jardim

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