A rare disease forced Nelli Matula to rest for over a year - this is how she survived
Nelli Matula, a prominent Finnish artist, shares her journey of overcoming a rare illness that disrupted her career for over a year.
Finnish woman learned about her rare disease only at the age of 51, followed by an additional 38 diagnoses
A Finnish woman, who has lived with chronic pain for most of her life, was finally diagnosed with a rare illness at age 51, with 38 additional diagnoses following.
Young woman who became quadriplegic five times recalls the process: 'I was either sick or chasing my future'
Roberta Rodrigues, a 33-year-old woman from Brazil, has faced being quadriplegic five times due to a rare neurological disease, sharing her struggles to achieve her goals amidst recurring health crises.
Facing a Rare Disease, She Encountered a Complex Maze of Challenges
MarÃa Luz Davola finally received a diagnosis after ten years of suffering from unexplained symptoms, leading to a treatment that improved her quality of life.
'Bachelor' star, 36, gets candid about ‘grieving an unlived life’ after rare brain disorder diagnosis
Megan Marx, a former reality TV star, shares her reflections on grief and life changes following her diagnosis of a rare brain disorder.
Toddler with no symptoms 'turned to stone' after catching Covid
A toddler named Lettie was diagnosed with a rare condition linked to a Covid infection that caused severe physical symptoms despite having no prior indicators of illness.
'I'm losing my teeth at 20 – trolls call me a drug addict but the truth is devastating'
Elouise Harris, a 20-year-old university student, struggles with a rare chronic illness that is causing her teeth to fall out, leading to public misconceptions about her health and self-esteem issues.
Paraibana hospitalized with a rare disease is discharged after more than 10 years: 'having my family present was my biggest dream'
Natanielly Ferreira, a 21-year-old from ParaÃba, Brazil, was discharged after 11 years of hospitalization due to a rare illness, marking a new beginning with her family in her hometown.
Illa recounts how he experienced his illness: a lot of pain, fentanyl, and the first time in his life sleeping in a hospital
Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat of Catalonia, shares his painful experience of battling a rare infection and his recovery process, while expressing hope for a second term.
Baby girl has one of rarest conditions, and there's nothing doctors can do
A couple faces the heartbreaking reality of their baby's terminal illness due to a rare condition known as Zellweger Syndrome, which lacks research and treatment options.
'Rare illness meant I forgot how to walk - I thought I just had flu'
A woman from Dorset experienced severe flu-like symptoms, leading to a rare diagnosis after she forgot how to walk.
Abnormal Liver Enzymes in Women Aged 50-60, Could It Be a ‘Rare Chronic Illness’?
Recent health evaluations are increasingly identifying abnormal liver functions, prompting a closer examination for autoimmune hepatitis when common causes like viral hepatitis or fatty liver are ruled out.
Mum's warning after son's chest infection left him with one hour to live
Martine Purdy warns others after her son Franki, 11, faced a life-threatening condition caused by a chest infection, leaving him incapacitated for months.
Mayor of Agios Efstratios: 'Cancer is curable, I will overcome it and continue for my place'
The mayor of Agios Efstratios, Kostas Sinanis, shared an optimistic message about battling cancer after revealing his diagnosis of a rare form of the illness.
Westlife's Mark Feehily shares rare health update after life-threatening illness
Mark Feehily updates fans on his health following a battle with sepsis and announces plans for a career comeback, including hosting shows on RTE Radio 1.