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Celebrate Rare Diseases

My son, Hugo, was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called MECP2 duplication Syndrome when he was 11 months old. This was not a diagnoses we… Continue reading Celebrate Rare Diseases

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I’m A Zebra

Rare disease day is February 29. It’s a “rare” day dedicated to bringing information about rare diseases to light. I don’t post about it a… Continue reading I’m A Zebra

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Bittersweet Diagnosis

It started in my back, and at first I thought that I’d just slept weird or hurt myself at cheer practice. By the time the pain began to spread, I had… Continue reading Bittersweet Diagnosis

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Surviving with multiple rare conditions

My name is Michael and I am a multi-zebra. This is someone who suffers from mutliple rare medical conditions. Specifically, I have four (4) rare conditions with… Continue reading Surviving with multiple rare conditions

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The IIH diagnosis that changed my life.

I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) in February 2018 at age 27, after years of suffering from headaches, dizziness, fatigue, confusion/ brain fog, nausea, and… Continue reading The IIH diagnosis that changed my life.

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SIEMPRE PARA ADELANTE!!!

Mi nombre es Manuel soy de Argentina y tengo 11 años,hace 2 fui diagnosticado con Paraparesia Espastica Hereditaria. Es una enfermedad que afecta progresivamente los… Continue reading SIEMPRE PARA ADELANTE!!!

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Emma’s PTC Life

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension is a rare disease that is classically characterized by pressure headaches, vision loss, optic nerve swelling, tinnitus, and vertigo caused by excess… Continue reading Emma’s PTC Life

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My PKU!

My name is Alexia and I have PKU. I was diagnosed with PKU at age 3 and that in itself was difficult for me to… Continue reading My PKU!

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Losing Is Not Option

My name is Stephanie, I am 26 years old, I have been a healthy adult for the most part, no major illnesses except a cold… Continue reading Losing Is Not Option

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