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Aidan’s PKU Journey

Today the world and our family honors and recognizes Rare Disease Day. October 26 2017 our world and Aidan’s life changed. Our pediatrician called and… Continue reading Aidan’s PKU Journey

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My son is my superhero

Today is rare diseases day and I want to share a story with you about my son   He is my superhero. He has a rare… Continue reading My son is my superhero

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My daughter Maricela

My daughter was born weighing in at 9 lbs.  When she was born her eyes were slightly off.  I thought while moving down the birth… Continue reading My daughter Maricela

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A two-year struggle with IIH

I woke up one night with the worst headache of my life, and it never went away. It took me 10 months to get an… Continue reading A two-year struggle with IIH

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Living with gastroparesis

I was diagnosed with gastroparesis in 2006.  November of 2016 I started throwing up and did for 3 months. Lost 50lbs in that time period.… Continue reading Living with gastroparesis

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Tierney’s Story

I have a rare disease called pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP).  It affects one in 400,000 if you have the “common” form of it, which is… Continue reading Tierney’s Story

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Tierney’s Story

I have a rare disease called pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP).  It affects one in 400,000 if you have the “common” form of it, which is… Continue reading Tierney’s Story

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Brain Lesions Story

Cavernous Angiomas are raspberry-like blood vessels in the brain that ooze blood. This is my story in the video.

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Hirschwhat???

I was beginning to think Emma would never make her appearance. 5 days after my due date, June 5th, I was induced, and my sweet,… Continue reading Hirschwhat???

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