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The antidepressant that stole my sexuality and never gave it back to me.

My name is Lora; the story I tell begins in 2013, when I was 25 years old and, suffering from a severe depression caused by my… Continue reading The antidepressant that stole my sexuality and never gave it back to me.

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Genetic Russian Roulette

I have lived my whole life playing a genetic version of russian roulette. In this version the gun is half loaded, leaving me with a… Continue reading Genetic Russian Roulette

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TARLOV Cyst

10 years since diagnosed and not one Doctor in Illinois is educated or even heard of TARLOV Cyst disease, hence my merry go round continues… Continue reading TARLOV Cyst

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Henry’s smiles

Henry is sure loved by his family but his favorites are for sure bath time and getting kisses from his sisters. He was born with GM3 Synthase… Continue reading Henry’s smiles

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Raising Boys with Alkaptonuria

In January 2020 we received the Alkaptonuria diagnosis for our son. At that time I was 6 months pregnant with my next son and we knew… Continue reading Raising Boys with Alkaptonuria

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First contact

Way back in 1977 when abba  big were in the uk. And the motor show was in London at earls court . I was diagnosed… Continue reading First contact

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Living with fabry disease

When the doctors told me that I have the fabry disease my life changed completely. With the diagnosis a lot of things which had  happend in my… Continue reading Living with fabry disease

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My life with sarcoidosis

I was always a fit and healthy person, I’d never spent anytime in a hospital up until 6 1/2 years ago when my life changed… Continue reading My life with sarcoidosis

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My life with sarcoidosis

I was always a fit and healthy person, I’d never spent anytime in a hospital up until 6 1/2 years ago when my life changed… Continue reading My life with sarcoidosis

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