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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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Dustin Miller

Dustin Miller

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis +4

My name is Dustin, and I have FSGS - Chronic Kidney disease, Diabetes Mellitus and chronic sinusitis, to name a few. Through many years of struggling with my chronic diseases (I was first diagnosed with FSGS in 2004), I frequently questioned what I could do in my life to make the most of my…

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Brandie Harper

Brandie Harper

Gastroparesis +3

Gastroparesis has had big effect on my life. One day I was perfectly fine – active, able to eat the foods that I love – and the next, I am no longer able enjoy the foods I once did. Now, everything I do I have to plan for, or take day by day. Gastroparesis has not only affected me physically, but…

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