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Carolis disease

Hello, My name is Leona (45 years old). Last year I was diagnosed with a rare congenital liver disease called Caroli’s disease. I have suffered… Continue reading Carolis disease

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Living with Pheochromocytoma

Today is Rare Disease Day. In December 2016, I was diagnosed with pheochromocytoma (pheo). Pheo is a rare tumor that usually develops in cells of… Continue reading Living with Pheochromocytoma

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Solar Urticaria

I hsve Solar Urticaria This very rare disease inpacts 1 in 300,000 people. It causes severe hives and joint swelling within only seconds of UV… Continue reading Solar Urticaria

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My personal fight against ATAXIA

My Name is Christopher John DeHaven, and I would like to share my life and what I see going on in the world. This is… Continue reading My personal fight against ATAXIA

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Bartters Syndrome

I have Bartter Syndrome, a kidney problem thats inherited by recessive gene and low blood pressure, low potassium, low salt probably low magnesium.  Its diagnosed… Continue reading Bartters Syndrome

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Bartters Syndrome

I have Bartter Syndrome, a kidney problem thats inherited by recessive gene and low blood pressure, low potassium, low salt probably low magnesium.  Its diagnosed… Continue reading Bartters Syndrome

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Cmn-research

My daughter was born with cmn on the left side of her face covering 30% of her left eye and 25-30% of her face. There… Continue reading Cmn-research

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My life with Degenerative Spino-Cerebellar Ataxia

My name is Chris Phillips, I am 39 years old and I live in Worcester, South Africa. I was diagnosed with Degenerative Spino-Cerebellar Ataxia 3… Continue reading My life with Degenerative Spino-Cerebellar Ataxia

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With Faith Come Hope!

Our family joke was always “if we didn’t have bad luck, we wouldn’t have any luck at all.” We would all laugh at that statement… Continue reading With Faith Come Hope!

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