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Michele Rayes

Michele Rayes

Hypoparathyroidism

My disease once caused debilitating muscle cramps, throat spasms, and made even simple tasks—like carrying groceries or lifting my child—impossible. I struggled with chronic fatigue, frequent hospitalizations, kidney stones, calcium deposits in my eyes, and more.Four years ago, I was fortunate to…

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Deborah Kofoed

Deborah Kofoed

Lupus

At the age of 17 I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE. My life became about doctor appointments, tests and finding the right medication regimen. I chose working over college because doing both flared my disease. Fighting lupus and all that comes with it is extremely hard and I…

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Bridget Edwards

Bridget Edwards

Afibrinogenemia

I was diagnosed with Afibrinogenemia when I was just one day old. Afibrinogenemia is a rare form of a Bleeding Disorder in which I am missing Factor 1 (Fibrinogen), which aids in the blood clotting process. I will have this condition for the rest of my life, and I currently receive a prophylactic…

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