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Living with Syringomyelia

This will mark my third year sharing my story living with Syringomyelia on Rare Disease day. I do this not for the attention, or for… Continue reading Living with Syringomyelia

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FINALLY!!~~~~Variegate Prophyria!!

For years I have been wondering why my skin is so delicate. Constant painful blistering resulting in hyper-pigmentation of the affected area. As a person… Continue reading FINALLY!!~~~~Variegate Prophyria!!

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Acrodermatitis Enteropathica (congenital)

My son was born in 1998 and, as a 30.5 weeker, spent the first 6 weeks of his life in the NIcu. After we brought… Continue reading Acrodermatitis Enteropathica (congenital)

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Father trying to advocate for people suffering with chronic illnesses.

My story starts back when I was around 18 years old, almost 20 years ago. Factor V Leiden – Blood Clotting Condition: At the age… Continue reading Father trying to advocate for people suffering with chronic illnesses.

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It’s a rare one

My case started 11 years ago when I felt very ill and started having muscle and joint problems and for years I was told I… Continue reading It’s a rare one

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Karley’s Chiari Journey

I will never forget the day our daughter was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation – July 3, 2013. We had never heard of it – and… Continue reading Karley’s Chiari Journey

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Different

I have Myotonic Dystrophy. Discovered at age 29 when I had cataract surgery. Something very odd for a 29 year old. It causes muscle weakness,… Continue reading Different

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NANS Deficiency

Like Nolin’s Facebook page to follow his new disorder. Thanks, Darlene

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Desirae and CDKL5

Hello, This is the story of my beautiful granddaughter Desirae, she has CDKL5. On September 30th, 2011 her life with us began just like that… Continue reading Desirae and CDKL5

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