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How many rare diseases is too many?

Where to begin…. Let’s start with the one that seems taboo. Shhhhhh!!!! “You can not talk about it “! , “It’s shameful” , “Nobody talks… Continue reading How many rare diseases is too many?

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Be brave!

You can be brave by showing the world your true colors! I have been living a life in the spot light since I was born.… Continue reading Be brave!

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Laura’s short bowel syndrome story

In January 2018 I was rushed into theatre in a critical state for what I was initially lead to believe was to perform an appendectomy.… Continue reading Laura’s short bowel syndrome story

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Living with PNH

I was diagnosed in 2009, basically my red blood cells self destruct. My hemoglobin and platelets are low. I receive regular blood transfusions. Over the… Continue reading Living with PNH

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Me and PHTS

Hi my name is Astrid and I live in Austria. I was born with papillomatous hamartoma and an arteriovenous Malformation I was operated from the… Continue reading Me and PHTS

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CDG SLC35a2

My daughter was diagnosed with CDG SLC35a2 in 2020 at around 4 months old. She is now two and it has been nothing short of… Continue reading CDG SLC35a2

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Rare Disease Momma

Hello, my name is Victoria. I am a rare disease single mom advocating for my son who is now 7 years old. My son was… Continue reading Rare Disease Momma

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Fighting with four (4) rare autoimmune diseases.

Hello! I am Evi from Greece and I live in Athens! I am a pedagogue-animator for children. I am 31 years old and I am… Continue reading Fighting with four (4) rare autoimmune diseases.

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As Unique as the syndrome, a young man first!

This is my son Noah, presently age 20. It took 18 years and many misdiagnosis and a lot of insistence and arguing, to win the… Continue reading As Unique as the syndrome, a young man first!

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