PIDD: A Patient’s Perspective — Dona Darr
Symptoms of immune deficiency began when Dona Darr’s daughter, Emily, was just a toddler. What started as an ear infection turned into nearly a decade-long quest for an accurate diagnosis.
Lyme Disease: A Patient’s Perspective — Regina Weichert
Regina Weichert suffered for years from the effects of Lyme disease but finally found a successful treatment from a doctor who utilized an out-of-the-box approach.
Depression: A Patient’s Perspective — Deborah Gray
The stigma of depression left Deborah Gray suffering for 20 years with MDD before she was diagnosed.
XLA: A Patient’s Perspective — Jessica and Bart Johnson
The Johnsons look like a picture-perfect family, but behind the smiles, this family faces the daily challenges, heartbreak and loss that come with a diagnosis of primary immunodeficiency
The Road to Remission
Tom Robinson refused to passively accept his diagnosis of debilitating Crohn’s disease and instead embarked on a journey that not only restored his health but launched a new career.
HIV: A Patient’s Perspective — Jacques Whitfield
Results from a routine physical permanently altered the course of Jacques Whitfield’s life by revealing he was HIV positive. But for this patient-turned-advocate, promoting prevention has become his life’s passion.
Life Interrupted
High school athlete Jessica Hayes was healthy, active and had no family history of blood disorders. Her sudden-onset diagnosis of acquired hemophilia demonstrates the unpredictable nature of this rare and often life-threatening disease.
The Heart of the Matter
After being misdiagnosed with indigestion, Carolyn Thomas lived to tell what it’s like to be a heart attack survivor. Her mission? To help other women foil this all-too-common killer.
Regaining Quality of Life
A rare neuromuscular disease left once-active senior Thelma Christison too weak to get out of bed. But intravenous immune globulin has helped her to significantly recover
Overcoming Antibiotic Resistance
Once considered a “super drug,” antibiotics are becoming increasingly ineffective against a host of new “super bugs.” Retiree Betty Gordon provides a glimpse into what it’s like to live with a growing list of relentless infections.