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diagnosis. not normal.

duh! – of course I’m not normal. And ya know what, I am ok with that! As a child, I didn’t know I was different… Continue reading diagnosis. not normal.

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metastatic fibrosarcoma and desmoid tumors

It started in 1981, when I was fourteen. I went to the orthodontist and he placed four spacers on my molars. They dug deeply into… Continue reading metastatic fibrosarcoma and desmoid tumors

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If Only it Were a Nightmare

” Sometimes I see 2 of Daddy “, Maggie said at the age of 9. 3 days later we were told she had 6-12 mths.… Continue reading If Only it Were a Nightmare

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Desmoid tumor

I was diagnosed with Desmoid in 2012, a rare fibrous tumor. It is inoperable as per experts. Started on oral chemo for an year with… Continue reading Desmoid tumor

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searching for a match

my daughter Clara destiny was diagnosed at the age of eight with a rare chromosome disorder 18p12q. I had no idea she had one until… Continue reading searching for a match

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Different

I have Myotonic Dystrophy. Discovered at age 29 when I had cataract surgery. Something very odd for a 29 year old. It causes muscle weakness,… Continue reading Different

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The Long Road – My Diagnosis Story

One month ago today I received the call. I immediately took note of the time 5:32pm, noticing it odd for a doctor’s office to call… Continue reading The Long Road – My Diagnosis Story

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The purple monster

My name is Amanda Boston and I am 27 years old. When I was 24 I started having abdominal pain and a rash on my… Continue reading The purple monster

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Long road to MPA diagnosis

Over twenty years of joint pain and debilitating headaches lead me from rheumatologist to rheumatologist, shuffling from one prescribed medication (that was frequently pulled off… Continue reading Long road to MPA diagnosis

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