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I was diagnosed with NMO in April 2020. My primary Dr thought I was having a shingles reaction without the lesions. After an MRI and… Continue reading My journey

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Life long disease

I had a crush injury in 1994 to my left ankle. Result? Rsd. I had numerous lumbar epidurals. Eventually i had a Sympathectomy. It has… Continue reading Life long disease

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More than 30+ years as a Rare Disease Patient

I have been a diagnosed rare disease patient for more than 30 years now. My name is Amy and I am a rare disease patient… Continue reading More than 30+ years as a Rare Disease Patient

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A Short Story Long

Here’s to the long story that leads me to the start. On the 22nd I became an above-knee amputee and for the last 96 days… Continue reading A Short Story Long

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The mysterious stomach pain

Hi! My name is Victoria and I’m from Connecticut. In 2020 I was diagnosed with three rare diseases. Gastroparesis, MALS, and SMAS. Since I was… Continue reading The mysterious stomach pain

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My story with kts

I was born with kts also known as klippel tranaunay syndrome which is from my waist till my toes. It is the color brown and… Continue reading My story with kts

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We tend to take our eyes for granted until they go wrong.

After experiencing issues with my peripheral vision and sensitivity to light I had multiple tests and scans leading to my diagnosis of Acute Zonal Occult… Continue reading We tend to take our eyes for granted until they go wrong.

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MICHAELSTRONG

Hello! My story begins couple months ago when I finally got diagnosed with Cellularbalm Ataxia disease (form of OPCA). I am 26 years old and… Continue reading MICHAELSTRONG

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We thought it was just MS?

I was diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica 03/12/2019. It’s been one crazy journey. I remember going to the GP, hardly being able to walk & trying… Continue reading We thought it was just MS?

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