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1heart2lungs

Hello I’m michelle I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension at the Medical University of South Carolina in March of 2009 this has been… Continue reading 1heart2lungs

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My princess

Η Χρυσοβαλαντου μας SMA Type 1 τον Μαρτιο θα γινει 7 ετων ενα κοριτσι πολυ δυνατο με θελησει για ζωη  ειναι πλεον εκτος αναπνευστηρα εχει… Continue reading My princess

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My princess

Η Χρυσοβαλαντου μας SMA Type 1 τον Μαρτιο θα γινει 7 ετων ενα κοριτσι πολυ δυνατο με θελησει για ζωη  ειναι πλεον εκτος αναπνευστηρα εχει… Continue reading My princess

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Wesley’s Alkaptonuria Journey

Our son, Wesley, was recently diagnosed with Alkaptonuria. He presented with symptoms that just didn’t fit the mold to any one disease or condition.  After… Continue reading Wesley’s Alkaptonuria Journey

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Making the most of everyday

I was diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta at the age of 2. Osteogenesis Imperfecta, is a rare genetic disorder and also more commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease.  The term Osteogenesis Imperfecta means imperfect… Continue reading Making the most of everyday

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Respirando a Cura da Hap

Minha História de Vida & Superação!   Sempre fui uma criança arteira,amava me divertir correndo atrás das borboletas aos 05anos, era a minha brincadeira favorita,observar… Continue reading Respirando a Cura da Hap

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Pyoderma gangranosuem

I’m currently 34 years old, I have had Rheumatoid arthritis since I was about 8. When I was 20 I had my right hip fused… Continue reading Pyoderma gangranosuem

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Living with 2 rare diseases

When our son Corey was born, he was happy and healthy with no sign of any health problems. We had no idea what the future… Continue reading Living with 2 rare diseases

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Being Different

Always knew I was different, but never knew anything other than “I was born with this.” The typical symptoms of NPS (fingernails, elbows, tiny-baby-sized patellas… Continue reading Being Different

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