Tag: Rare condition

A mom's relief as daughter Harper is diagnosed with Noonan Syndrome after a year of puzzling symptoms, leading to proactive care and hopeful future despite rare condition.
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‘My baby suffered bizarre symptoms for a YEAR before being diagnosed with condition no one has heard of’

A mom's relief as daughter Harper is diagnosed with Noonan Syndrome after…

Molly Pennington Molly Pennington
Woman shares her battle with eye pain due to Marfan Syndrome, ultimately leading to the removal of her eye to relieve excruciating pain. She now raises awareness and copes with prosthetic designs.
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‘I begged doctors to remove my eye as rare condition almost made it RUPTURE’

Woman shares her battle with eye pain due to Marfan Syndrome, ultimately…

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A woman named Alyssa from North Carolina shares her struggle with idiopathic hypersomnia, a rare condition causing extreme exhaustion. After years of being dismissed by doctors and self-medicating with coffee, she finally receives a diagnosis through a sleep study. With treatment now available, she hopes to raise awareness about the condition.
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‘It’s like I’m trapped on Groundhog Day – the exhaustion never leaves my body,’ says woman with rare condition who was told to ‘just drink coffee’ by doctors

Woman battles rare condition, idiopathic hypersomnia, facing exhaustion. Coffee didn't help. After…

Katie Dollard Katie Dollard
Emily McColgan-Upfold's hen do hangover turned out to be early symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Despite the challenges, she's determined to live her life to the fullest, making dietary and lifestyle changes, and advocating for MS awareness. Her story is an inspiring reminder that a diagnosis doesn't define one's future.
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‘My hen do hangover turned out to be warning sign – I ended up in hospital days before my wedding’

Discover Emily's journey from hen do hangover to MS diagnosis, showing resilience…

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A mother shares the heartbreaking journey of her daughter's rare disease, epidermolysis bullosa (EB), which covered 80% of her body in blisters, leading to her passing at just three months old.
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Mum with textbook pregnancy left heartbroken as daughter diagnosed with ‘diabolical’ deadly disease – the first clue was a BLISTER

A mother shares the heartbreaking journey of her daughter's rare disease, epidermolysis…

Katie Dollard Katie Dollard
mother shares her harrowing journey after losing one of her twin babies and making the tough decision to take care of her second twin diagnosed with a rare condition, embodying hope amidst tragedy.
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Mum left ‘heartbroken’ as one twin dies and second diagnosed with rare condition

A mother shares her harrowing journey after losing one of her twin…

Amy Walters Amy Walters
the mum from brazil suffering from rare facial deformity desperate for cosmetic surgery.
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Humiliated mother seeks cosmetic surgery for rare condition causing facial melting appearance

Marta Helena Barbosa seeks cosmetic surgery for neurofibromatosis, aiming to overcome societal…

Lee Bullen Lee Bullen
Paula Paiva the woman from Brazil suffering from a rare health condition that prevents her from smiling or showing any emotion is sharing her heartbreaking story.
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‘Rare health condition means I can’t smile or show emotion,’ says influencer

Paula Paiva, a brave influencer with Moebius syndrome, shares her inspiring journey…

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Assya takes a selfie while wearing a grey top.
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Woman left with skin as ‘fragile as butterfly wings’ by condition that killed FOUR of her aunties

She says her skin is as fragile as "butterly wings"...

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