Post Views: 519 Q-1) Could you briefly describe your story? A-1) I started with severe foot pain in 1998 at age 25. I underwent routine testing. It spread to my hand. I got a diagnosis of small fiber neuropathy. Testing also revealed an adrenal condition for which I received treatment over two years Following cessation …
Post Views: 566 Hi, I’m Jennifer, but most people call me Jenni. I’m not a doctor, not a scientist, and certainly not someone who ever imagined she’d be writing about a rare lung disease. But life has a way of surprising us, sometimes in the most painful ways. What began as a simple cough during …
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Post Views: 10 Archith’s Note: We all have our own version of the COVID story. For me, as a patient with Isaacs’ Syndrome, the pandemic was a test of endurance and a surprising teacher. This blog is about the silver linings that a rare disease patient, Ebony, found in the midst of uncertainty. She innovatively …
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Post Views: 427 A Heart Attack at 28 Most people think heart disease is something that happens in old age. But for Aria, a 28-year-old teacher, her first heart attack came before she even turned 30. She was young, active, and had no obvious risk factors. What she didn’t know was that she was living …
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Post Views: 607 My name is Megha, though I never could relate to it. It could have been anything. 🙂 I was diagnosed with Thalassemia a few months over two years, I don’t recall what I experienced at that time. The oldest memories of resistance, are of clutching the bedroom door handle tight, wearing a pink printed …
Post Views: 449 Archith’s Note: Eric lives with Pernicious Anaemia, a rare autoimmune condition that affects the body’s ability to absorb vitamin B12. While managing a chronic illness comes with its challenges, Eric has discovered an unexpected and powerful source of healing with his pets. Through his blog, Eric shares how the unconditional love, companionship, …
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Post Views: 1,632 Archith’s Note: From Bangalore, India, Nakul lives with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs). It is a rare type of cancer that affects the digestive tract. While his health journey has been filled with challenges, Nakul has chosen to focus on something powerful and universal: the healing potential of everyday habits. In his blog, …
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Post Views: 598 Q-1) Could you briefly describe your story? A-1) I was diagnosed with POEMS Syndrome in November 2021. The symptoms were evident and showed up for almost a year. It took almost 6 months for the diagnosis. Many tests followed and consultations to finally get the diagnosis. POEMS syndrome is a rare blood …
Post Views: 165 Gratitude is a powerful emotion, especially when rooted in the healing process. Thank you, dear Universe, for walking beside me in every step of my recovery. My story isn’t just medical, it’s spiritual, emotional, and undeniably human. Today, I’m exploring this topic through research, without drawing from personal experience. A Diagnosis That …
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Post Views: 685 Q-1) Could you briefly describe your story from getting diagnosed to having been cured? A-1) After having my daughter, I was put on birth control. I had tried the pill and the Depo shot, both of which made my hormones go all over the place. After dealing with weight gain, mood swings, …
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