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stiff body

suddenly my life changed from full healthy with a lot of energy to stiff, aching and morbidily tired. I´m always short of breath and no… Continue reading stiff body

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The Face of Bartter syndrome

Ethan was born prematurely with defects in the kidney. Bartter syndrome begins in uterus it means that baby is suffering from dehydration and pain before… Continue reading The Face of Bartter syndrome

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Living with PCD

Meet MacKenzie, who had a normal delivery but within 8 hours after delivery was struggling to breathe. After having at least one ear infection a… Continue reading Living with PCD

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Life is PURA Perfect

Our story started 6 years ago when Joshua was born. My husband, my daughter and I couldn’t wait for Joshi to join us and the… Continue reading Life is PURA Perfect

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My Perthes story

I’ll be honest and say I’ve never been very vocal about my hip problem, mainly due to its hidden nature, but also because I hate… Continue reading My Perthes story

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My CMTC Journey

My name is Rankin and I was born with CMTC. I am 8 months old and a chunk! You would never know I was born 5… Continue reading My CMTC Journey

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Huntingtons to know or not to know is the question

First off my Great GM, GM, Mother , Aunt and Uncle all had it… However some choose not to be tested knowing the history. Living… Continue reading Huntingtons to know or not to know is the question

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How seeing the world helped me cope with my rare lung disease

I was diagnosed with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) in 2010, shortly after my wedding and my 30th birthday. LAM is a rare, progressive lung disease that mainly… Continue reading How seeing the world helped me cope with my rare lung disease

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2 in a Million (or more!)

2 of my 3 boys have BH4 Deficiency (PTPS Deficiency). My older one is now 10 and has speech and learning delays, but is one… Continue reading 2 in a Million (or more!)

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