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Being Your Own Powerhouse

You might have seen the meme, or remember from science class, that “the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell!” It converts food into energy,… Continue reading Being Your Own Powerhouse

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Not just a kidney stone

At thirteen years old,while babysitting my brother for the first time, I fainted and he had to call 911. Little did I know that day… Continue reading Not just a kidney stone

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Oh, but you don’t look sick!

My body does not make Cortisol. I was very sick for a couple years, but regular medical tests unable to detect. Severe joint pain, abdominal… Continue reading Oh, but you don’t look sick!

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L’effet de la PDIC sur une famille

Être diagnostiqué avec la polyneuropathie démyélinisante inflammatoire chronique (PDIC) peut changer la vie d’un patient, mais aussi de sa famille. Écoutez le témoignage émouvant de… Continue reading L’effet de la PDIC sur une famille

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Avery’s Story

I am a happy 8year little girl who enjoys just about everything. I started having seizers when I was just a month old. I was… Continue reading Avery’s Story

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My Decade Long Journey to a Diagnosis

Within the second of my family doctor walking into the room, “oh, you have lichen sclerosus,” slipped out of her mouth. Let’s rewind. I started… Continue reading My Decade Long Journey to a Diagnosis

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Your Blister Sister

When I was born my mother gazed down at me and was softly stroking my fingers. Right in front of her eyes she watched a… Continue reading Your Blister Sister

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Not Too Rare To Care

Hi, my name is Jayme and I am 26 years old. When I was born in 1996, my Mom along with Doctors knew there was… Continue reading Not Too Rare To Care

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Katie’s Story

I was diagnosed with CMTC when I was 5 months old. At 29 years old, I have lived with markings down the right side of… Continue reading Katie’s Story

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