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A rare rarity

En sällsynt dag att vara unik på 29 februari kallas den sällsynta dagen och det är en dag då man uppmärksammar sällsynta diagnoser. Jag har… Continue reading A rare rarity

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But I’m so healthy…..

I used to go to hot yoga every Friday night after work; 90 minutes in a 105 degree room with 40% humidity. It was my… Continue reading But I’m so healthy…..

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My Life with NF From Business Insider

One day when I was around 7 years old, I was playing with my grandpa. He was tickling me when he noticed a bump on… Continue reading My Life with NF From Business Insider

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My Journey with Wilsons Disease

My name is Nicolette. I am 21 years old and was diagnosed with Wilsons Disease in October 2023. Wilsons disease has not been known to… Continue reading My Journey with Wilsons Disease

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Shining Through Darkness: Sara’s Journey with BPAN, a Tale of Strength and Hope

Sara, a remarkable young lady who embodies the spirit of courage and resilience in the face of a rare neurodegenerative disorder known as Beta-Propeller Protein-Associated… Continue reading Shining Through Darkness: Sara’s Journey with BPAN, a Tale of Strength and Hope

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The Stranger that lives between my Bones

She did not have a name for the longest time; all I knew was that she brought a pain I never knew existed. She would… Continue reading The Stranger that lives between my Bones

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How A Rare Neuromuscular Disease Saved My Life

Strange Symptoms My jaw literally dropped. Chewing, speaking, and swallowing led to severe bulbar exhaustion, and the inability to move my jaw. The symptoms progressed… Continue reading How A Rare Neuromuscular Disease Saved My Life

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Celebrating Life and Spreading Awareness in Cancer Survivorship

When I was 21 years old, I found out I was pregnant. I didn’t know that the pregnancy would be the only surprise that year,… Continue reading Celebrating Life and Spreading Awareness in Cancer Survivorship

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Turning Pain Into Purpose With Rare Disease Girl

After giving birth to my baby, I triggered an idiopathic rare disease called Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. It caused a cascade of life-threatening issues including… Continue reading Turning Pain Into Purpose With Rare Disease Girl

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