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Down in the Dumps? This Blog About Ulcerative Colitis May Help

Down in the Dumps? This Blog About Ulcerative Colitis May Help

  • Post author:Winnie Nash
  • Post published:March 3, 2016
  • Post category:pediatric ulcerative colitis/Rare Disease

Kathy is the momma of Emma, a nine-year-old girl who grew up relatively normal. She was spunky, energetic, and cheery. But things changed for Kathy and her family when Emma was…

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This Woman Shares The Truth About Living With Narcolepsy

This Woman Shares The Truth About Living With Narcolepsy

  • Post author:Erica Zahn
  • Post published:March 3, 2016
  • Post category:Narcolepsy/Rare Disease

If you're curious about narcolepsy from a first-person perspective, there's an awesome YouTube channel you should subscribe to. Sleepy Sarah Elizabeth is creating a video journal detailing her struggles with…

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How to Avoid Needless Hospitalizations with Glut1 DS

How to Avoid Needless Hospitalizations with Glut1 DS

  • Post author:Alisha Stone
  • Post published:March 3, 2016
  • Post category:GLUT1 DS/Rare Disease

About a week ago, my best friend’s husband had a life-threatening emergency and was rushed to the ER. So when I got the call late that night, I too rushed to…

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Martin’s Mysterious Blood Disorder

Martin’s Mysterious Blood Disorder

  • Post author:Rebekah
  • Post published:March 3, 2016
  • Post category:Rare Disease

My story starts back when I was around 18 years old, almost 20 years ago. At the age of 18, I had my first DVT, deep vein thrombosis (blood clot)…

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When You’re Sick of What’s Being Said

When You’re Sick of What’s Being Said

  • Post author:Rebekah
  • Post published:March 3, 2016
  • Post category:Rare Disease

It can be hard sometimes for your friends, loved ones, and peers to know what to say when you’re dealing with chronic illness. “Feel better soon” Doesn’t really work. There…

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Como estar en las nubes y feliz apesar del AEH

Como estar en las nubes y feliz apesar del AEH

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:March 3, 2016
  • Post category:HAE/Rare Disease

Si, el fin de semana del 9 de Octubre, vio a la Hereditary Angioedema Association (HAEA) en las nubes y feliz-- pero no de la manera en que estas pensando!…

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Finding Strength Together: Scott and Katie’s Journey with Advanced Kidney
You Are Not Alone: Empowering the Advanced Kidney Cancer Community
Finding Light Through Story-The Power of Ambassadorship in the Endometrial Cancer Community
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