Diagnosis

You may find this section useful if you (or someone you care about) has recently received a diagnosis. Or perhaps you or they have had a diagnosis for some time, but are now beginning to think more about it.

You may also be waiting for results, searching for a diagnosis, or have been told you might never get one. 

Looking for a diagnosis

Waiting for results, deciding on genetic testing, managing uncertainty

Early days

Receiving a diagnosis, reimagining the future, pacing yourself

Living with a rare condition

Rare challenges, ‘expert by experience’, living as well as possible

You & your emotions

Acknowledging your feelings, how to manage them, finding hope.

Section Guide

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Diagnosis

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Uncertainty, change & loss

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Relationships

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You & your feelings

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Navigating healthcare

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Sources of support

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Deciding to have children (or not)