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Meet Doreen!
Doreen is 43 years old and has not yet been diagnosed for sure. Her symptoms are consistent with the rare condition of XLH, and she has recently had a genetic test to be sure, but is still waiting for the results. She has not had good medical treatment for years because she was not taken seriously when she said she was in excruciating pain. Doreen has already had 15 operations. Still, Doreen can enjoy so many little things in life that make her smile and have fun. She appreciates days when her pain is not so severe. Her role model is herself: "What I have achieved in my life alone, not everyone can do!”