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“It’s all in your head.”

What was supposed to be a routine cleaning at the dentist led to being diagnosed with two chronic diseases. Between checking for cavities and reminding… Continue reading “It’s all in your head.”

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My Life with episodic ataxia

Why it took 28 years to officially be diagnosed with cacna1a rare gene mutation aka episodic ataxia-2 ? “Finally someone listened” I have a rare… Continue reading My Life with episodic ataxia

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About my diagnosis

Hi! I had been diagnosed with a rare form syndrome, I was told that I have a gene 🧬 that’s links with all my previous… Continue reading About my diagnosis

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SeAndrea’s Myasthenia Gravis Story

On June 3, 2003, the neurologist said, “You have Myasthenia Gravis”. I was 18 years old and had just finished my freshman year at Purdue… Continue reading SeAndrea’s Myasthenia Gravis Story

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Pituitary Cancer, Addison’s Disease, and everything in between

To begin, I am truly honored to be considered a “Hero” of Rare Disease and share my story with the world. While the diseases and… Continue reading Pituitary Cancer, Addison’s Disease, and everything in between

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Young adult interview

What is your diagnosis? When were you diagnosed and has your diagnosis changed since the initial diagnosis? I was diagnosed on November 15, 2019 with… Continue reading Young adult interview

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Living with Angelman Syndrome-UPD

Conner is 7, he went undiagnosed until he was 5 years old, when the pandemic hit it took us 4 months to get our genetic… Continue reading Living with Angelman Syndrome-UPD

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A Life Without Pain

Our daughter, Bianca was diagnosed with HSAN IV (hereditary sensory autonomic neuropathy) also known as CIPA (congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis) at age 8… Continue reading A Life Without Pain

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New life

From my birth till my first birthday, i was given a number of different diagnosis but none was right . Was given steroids for a… Continue reading New life

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