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Wolman Disease took our granddaughter & grandson

Our granddaughter Tyliah was diagnosed with Wolman Disease when she was 3 months old. We spent a lot of time at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. She… Continue reading Wolman Disease took our granddaughter & grandson

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My daughter Sierra

My daughter Sierra has surivived more in her life then most adults. From being born with Prader wills syndrome, to having diabetes, to having a massive stroke… Continue reading My daughter Sierra

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Cystic Angiomatosis

Hi, In September of last year I was incorrectly diagnosed with metastatic cancer with an unknown primary (aged 36). After multiple biopsies and a splenectomy… Continue reading Cystic Angiomatosis

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Rare Disease: Fibrosing Mediastinitis

I was recently diagnosed with this rare disorder a few weeks ago called Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Currently this condition is not curable and since it was… Continue reading Rare Disease: Fibrosing Mediastinitis

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Isaac’s and 3 ANES

Gender: Male Age: 6 years Diagnosis:  SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ACUTE INFECTIOUS INDUCED ENCEPHALITIS 3.No. OMIM: 608033 mutation in the gene RANBP2  Presence in: Heterozygosis (one copy).  He… Continue reading Isaac’s and 3 ANES

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Art & My Life

I have been diagnosed with Mucopolysaccharidosis type 4A. Art is my life. After finishing secondary school, I went to music/keyboard class, then learnt Folk Art, and… Continue reading Art & My Life

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I may have a disease but this disease does NOT have me!

I have a rare disease that suddenly changed my life. I went to bed whole but woke up a changed mother and wife. I used to play… Continue reading I may have a disease but this disease does NOT have me!

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Interstial cystitis

This is my rare disease and it causes me to urinate up to 60 times a day and it is an incurable disease!  Interstitial cystitis, also… Continue reading Interstial cystitis

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My struggle with GBS

Hi my name is Xochitl, this is my GBS story. I always had been totally independent; I raised two girls by myself. The first tragedy… Continue reading My struggle with GBS

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