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Rarest of the rare

Helena spent the first years of her life being seen by almost every specialty and having numerous tests run. Just before her third birthday she… Continue reading Rarest of the rare

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I am Smashing Pompe!

Hi everyone, my name is Dwayne; I am 54 years old. I was diagnosed with Late Onset Pompe disease (LOPD) in November 2018 when I… Continue reading I am Smashing Pompe!

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pulmonaler Alveolarproteinose (u. Asthma)

2017 bekam ich die Diagnose eines hgr berufsbed. Asthmas und multipler Allergien. 2019 wurde die pulmonale Alveolarproteinose (PAP) diagnostiziert. PAP ist eigentlich ein Symptom, nämlich… Continue reading pulmonaler Alveolarproteinose (u. Asthma)

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Emma’s journey

When I was about 4 months old, my mom knew something was wrong with me but didn’t want to admit it. She was in denial.… Continue reading Emma’s journey

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My Rare Disorder Life

I was born on May 25th,1985. Despite a sacral dimple, a diagnosis of “failure to thrive” and a surgery at 2 to reconnect my ureters… Continue reading My Rare Disorder Life

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Running Dizzy

I was always a bit clumsy but never would I have guessed that I have a rare condition. I was diagnosed in September of 2019… Continue reading Running Dizzy

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The shock of my life

Hello, my name is Joshua. For 13 years of my life I thought I was a normal kid. Playing games, going to after school clubs,… Continue reading The shock of my life

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Caring For my pku son

My son Noah got diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called phenylketonuria (pku) when he was 9 days old. It came up after he had… Continue reading Caring For my pku son

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Luchando contra la luz

Hola! Soy Luca de Argentina con 23 meses. Naci el 16 de septiembre de 2020 al dia de vida entre a cuidados intensivos por una… Continue reading Luchando contra la luz

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