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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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PH Awareness

February 28th is Rare Disease Day, with the main goal being to raise awareness. I have an incurable, life threatening lung/heart disease called Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.… Continue reading PH Awareness

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Thalamic Pain Syndrome due to stroke

When I was 45 years young, I suffered a stroke in my sleep. There were no warning signs and no family history. My daughter called… Continue reading Thalamic Pain Syndrome due to stroke

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Living with Syringeomyelia

I was diagnosed with Syringeomyelia or Sy-ring-go-my-What? as we call it in 2009. When I look back now I can honestly say that some of… Continue reading Living with Syringeomyelia

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