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I don’t look sick: the invisible reality of living with EOE

I’m 22, and 7 years ago, I have been diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis. For a while, I felt better thanks to medicines, but the symptoms are… Continue reading I don’t look sick: the invisible reality of living with EOE

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Alex – Nicolaides Baraitser Syndrome

Alex is 7 years old and lives in Sydney. He is one of only 3 people known to be living with NCBRS in Australia and approximately 150… Continue reading Alex – Nicolaides Baraitser Syndrome

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Phighting PH with Hope

“My name is Gerry, and I am 30-years-old. My husband is in the Army and we have identical 2 year old twin boys. “In January 2018,… Continue reading Phighting PH with Hope

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Journey with NCBRS

Hello, this is our daughter, Oakley, and she has been diagnosed with Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome. When I was pregnant with Oakley, we knew we wanted to… Continue reading Journey with NCBRS

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Living with Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome

Meet Charlie! When I was pregnant with Charlie, my OB was concerned about his head growth. When he was born, his head circumference measured in… Continue reading Living with Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome

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“But he looks so normal”

Liam was the most perfect baby. He nursed well, slept well, hardly cried, and hit all of his milestones. It wasn’t until he wouldn’t crawl… Continue reading “But he looks so normal”

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My HD journey

Me, part 1 I don’t know about you but for me, I connect with people most when I know their story, and when I share… Continue reading My HD journey

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If only pain were as easy to measure as,

My is Francesca, from Italy, and I was a brilliant University student since 2013. I have rare immune disease called Connectivity / LES that keeps… Continue reading If only pain were as easy to measure as,

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My CMN

My name is Tasnim and I am 17 years old.  I was born with CMN, with a large Nevus on my leg. After undergoing surgeries… Continue reading My CMN

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