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Meine Krankheitsgeschichte: Idiopathische Progrediente Subglottische Stenose (IPSS)

Meine Reise begann 2020, im Alter von 28 Jahren. Damals verspürte ich zunächst Atemnot, die sich stetig verschlimmerte. Ein ständiges Pfeifen (Stridor) begleitete irgendwann jeden… Continue reading Meine Krankheitsgeschichte: Idiopathische Progrediente Subglottische Stenose (IPSS)

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Genetic disease and a family united to educate schools

Hello, my name is Cole. My uncle died of Malignant Hyperthermia back in the 1970s, and when my mother became pregnant with her first child… Continue reading Genetic disease and a family united to educate schools

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PPA2 and the loss of both children

This is our journey with a rare condition known as PPA2-associated sudden cardiac death. Leon and I met in 2017 and quickly fell in love… Continue reading PPA2 and the loss of both children

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Desmoid

My name is Abigail I am affected by…Mesenteric Fibromatosis Desmoid tumour My story…My story started in 2019. I was experiencing a lot of pain and… Continue reading Desmoid

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Marilyn’ Cohen Syndrome Journey

Marilyn’s journey began beautifully, with her black curls and rosy cheeks. However, shortly after her birth, she didn’t pass her newborn hearing test. After follow-ups… Continue reading Marilyn’ Cohen Syndrome Journey

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A coreia que é minha vida

Sou o José Miguel Abrantes Figueiredo 39 anos de idade sou de Portugal vivo perto de Lisboa.Desde que me lembro sempre tive pequenas dificuldades na… Continue reading A coreia que é minha vida

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Queda mucho por vivir

Hola, soy Manuel, tengo 8 años, vivo en Chile. Desde que nací mis padres notaron algo extraño en mí, en mi conductas, mis movimientos y… Continue reading Queda mucho por vivir

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Sydney’s setback

15 year old Sydney McFerrin, faced unexpected news In August of 2023, lower jaw surgery left her jaw crooked. After six more unsuccessful procedures, Sydney’s… Continue reading Sydney’s setback

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Mia’s story

Since I remember, I always felt pain. When I was around 8 years old, I’d complain about this pain in my feet and legs and… Continue reading Mia’s story

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