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How Do You Cope?

Does anyone have tips or things that help you cope with living with a rare disease? What do you do to manage...

Has Anyone Heard of Retinitis Pigmentosa? Rare Eye Disease Discussion

Hi everyone, I recently came across Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) , a rare genetic eye disease that affects the retina and causes slow...

Hurler syndrome

My one-year old granddaughter has just been diagnosed with Hurler syndrome (MPS1). To say I am devastated is an understatement. I can;t...

Feeling isolated and alone with a severe rare disease

My husband and I have tried to do many things to support our daughter diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, rare terminal brain disease...

Stange constellation of symptoms - anyone had a similar experience and found a diagnosis or effective treatment?

Hello, I've been struggling for years now with massive changes in my body, and I'm really worried for my health, as I...

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What fills your cups on hard days?

Living with a rare disease or caring for someone who has one can be challenging. We want to know how you keep...

Anyone Had a Rare Eye Condition First Spotted During a Routine Eye Exam?

I recently went in for a standard eye test, thinking I needed a new prescription, but the optician noticed something unusual. I...

Dystonia, epilepsy or something else?

I gave been having worsening bilateral facial spasms 1-3x per day that last 2-5 minutes. They are preceded by light nausea and...

Undiagnosed: chest tightness and pressure in head

For the last 3 years my male partner of 8 years, who appears perfectly healthy, has been plagued by unexplained symptoms that...

Undiagnosed all season cold sensation of body

I'm 59 and I have a condition for over last 10 years that is now immensely impacting quality of my life. I...

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