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Living with Bile Acid Malabsorption

In 2006 I had my gallbladder removed. Little did I know of the consequence. The Gallstones went and for ten years my IBS seemed to… Continue reading Living with Bile Acid Malabsorption

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My life matters too

Rare disease day 2020 has taken on a whole new meaning to me after my one rare diease tried to take my life away from… Continue reading My life matters too

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Living with Pompe

I was diagnosed with Pompe Disease in July 10th 2015. I know something was wrong with me but mostly assumed that I was getting old… Continue reading Living with Pompe

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Mi vida con SED

Mi nombre es Sandra, a los 6 años de edad tuve mi primera luxacion de rodilla, nadie me creyó cuando les dije que la articulacion… Continue reading Mi vida con SED

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Daughter with Biotinidase Deficiency

On November 3rd, 2019 our daughter, Ava Rose Leone, was born. She is our third and our last child. She is the completion to our family… Continue reading Daughter with Biotinidase Deficiency

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My son’s nine bittersweet years of growing up with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

It’s been almost eight years since Branden, my second son was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Type 1 C), a rare neurodegenerative disease. Sitting here… Continue reading My son’s nine bittersweet years of growing up with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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Hiding a rare and complex disease

My name is sophie and 3 years ago my life was changed upside down.  I have always been this bubbly, happy child who sees the… Continue reading Hiding a rare and complex disease

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From Pain to PURPOSE

Imagine waking up one day with your joints frozen from pain after leading a life filled with outdoor concerts, theme parks and traveling. The diagnosis… Continue reading From Pain to PURPOSE

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Fozy’s fight against tay-sachs

My names Brandon and in 1997 I lost my brother Thomas to Tay-sachs. Since Thomas passed away I have always struggled with the grief of… Continue reading Fozy’s fight against tay-sachs

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