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Epilepsy: A Patient’s Story

Epilepsy: A Patient’s Story

I’m a long-time patient of epilepsy. Growing up, I had frequent complex partial seizures, with no idea of their root cause. It was difficult to try to explain the odd sensations, or why I’d suddenly become completely unresponsive for minutes at a time. I was often frustrated and scared, particularly when it happened in public. …

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Blinded by Parkinson’s:

Blinded by Parkinson’s:

My name is Guy, and I’ve been living with Parkinson’s for most of my life. I was diagnosed at the age of ten and since then, my life has been a long battle. At first, I was devastated. I had always been a healthy and active child, and the thought of having a deadly neurological …

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The Burden of Myasthenia Gravis

The Burden of Myasthenia Gravis

My name is Joe, and I’m suffering from Myasthenia Gravis, a neurological disease in which the muscles become progressively weaker. It’s an autoimmune disorder, meaning that my body is actually attacking my own muscles, leaving me feeling weak and tired all the time. When I was first diagnosed, I was in disbelief. It seemed like …

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A Broken Heart of Arrhythmia:

A Broken Heart of Arrhythmia:

My story begins with not just my name, but my diagnosis: Arrhythmia. It’s a condition with no known cause, and it’s been my companion for several years now. At first, I thought it was nothing more than a minor annoyance. But I gradually started to experience unusual symptoms. My heart would beat irregularly, faster than …

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My Journey with Ataxia: A Story

My Journey with Ataxia: A Story

From the second I was diagnosed with ataxia, my life changed drastically. I had never heard of the condition before, so I quickly looked it up and found out that it’s an ongoing problem with physical coordination, making it difficult to do things like move, speak, and even breathe. As if that weren’t enough, I …

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The Plight of Parkinson’s:

The Plight of Parkinson’s:

As I sit in my small apartment, I am overwhelmed with the thought of being a victim of Parkinson’s Disease. I always had a sneaking suspicion that I would get it; it’s not just my extreme paranoia— it’s the way the disease runs in my family. My Grandfather was one of its earliest victims and …

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