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Living for the Moment: Doing the Unexpected With Pompe Disease

It was 2018, and I turned 50 years old in March. The following month, we lost our oldest son to a brain tumor. He was only 22 years old. It...

By Dwayne Wilson

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Cost of Living With a Rare Disease

Rare diseases are expensive. Anyone "living rare" likely knows that firsthand. Without a correct diagnosis, you may receive inappropriate care. Or you might miss a chance to prevent disease progression...

By Editorial Team

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Walking a Fine Line as a Squeaky Wheel: Communicating With Doctors

I once told someone about their healthcare, "You have to be the squeaky wheel." Later, a provider corrected me with the disclaimer that being a squeaky wheel can cause doctors...

By Jenny Jones

3 min read

Living for the Moment: Doing the Unexpected With Pompe Disease

It was 2018, and I turned 50 years old in March. The following month, we lost our oldest son to a brain tumor. He was only 22 years old. It...

By Dwayne Wilson

4 min read

Cost of Living With a Rare Disease

By Editorial Team

3 min read

Walking a Fine Line as a Squeaky Wheel: Communicating With Doctors

I once told someone about their healthcare, "You have to be the squeaky wheel." Later, a provider corrected me with the disclaimer that being a squeaky wheel can cause doctors...

By Jenny Jones

3 min read

Living for the Moment: Doing the Unexpected With Pompe Disease

It was 2018, and I turned 50 years old in March. The following month, we lost our oldest son to a brain tumor. He was only 22 years old. It...

By Dwayne Wilson

4 min read

Cost of Living With a Rare Disease

By Editorial Team

3 min read

Walking a Fine Line as a Squeaky Wheel: Communicating With Doctors

I once told someone about their healthcare, "You have to be the squeaky wheel." Later, a provider corrected me with the disclaimer that being a squeaky wheel can cause doctors...

By Jenny Jones

3 min read

Why I Made My Home Wheelchair Accessible Sooner, Not Later

"Why do you think you would need wheelchair-accessible doors in your home?" I answered simply that I was previously required to obtain a wheelchair and utilize it to participate in...

By Jenny Jones

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Rare Diseases and Preparing for an Emergency

Medical emergencies are certainly no fun, especially when a rare disease is in the mix. However, being prepared for a potential emergency can make the nightmare of a situation slightly...

By Jessica Hanson

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Hi, I have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, AMACR deficiency, that so far is asymptomatic but I do have an elevated level of phytanic and pristanic acid in...

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It's Just the Way You Are

I just turned 60. I have been questioning many things, regarding my health, for as long as I can remember. I went to doctors, or was taken, and never really...

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Living for the Moment: Doing the Unexpected With Pompe Disease

Cost of Living With a Rare Disease

Walking a Fine Line as a Squeaky Wheel: Communicating With Doctors

Living for the Moment: Doing the Unexpected With Pompe Disease

Cost of Living With a Rare Disease

Walking a Fine Line as a Squeaky Wheel: Communicating With Doctors

Living for the Moment: Doing the Unexpected With Pompe Disease

Cost of Living With a Rare Disease

Walking a Fine Line as a Squeaky Wheel: Communicating With Doctors

Why I Made My Home Wheelchair Accessible Sooner, Not Later

Rare Diseases and Preparing for an Emergency

Find Your Condition

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It's Just the Way You Are

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