STARS Patient Information
Patient Stories
The patient stories section displays real life experiences of syncope from STARS members of all ages.
Reading about someone who has been through the same diagnosis, treatment and concerns can provide great reassurance, support and advice to others who are going through the same condition. Patient stories are an important way of getting the message out there. And this is where we really need your help. Would you be happy to share your story and help us raise awareness of syncope, RAS and PoTS?
If you would like to share your story then please email: info@stars-us.org.
We cannot guarantee that every patient story will be used but the more stories we have, the more awareness we are likely to achieve.
Joyce's Story
Following childhood faints, Joyce began to blackout even more as an adult.
Shawn's Story
In May 2017, my healthy 67 year young father passed away very unexpectedly, he died in his sleep, from sudden cardiac arrest.
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Emilie's Story
In August 2007, my seemingly healthy 22 year old daughter, Emilie died in her sleep, from sudden cardiac arrest.
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Amanda's Story
My story is one of misdiagnosis. I was properly diagnosed in 2004 at the age of 24.
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Eileen's Story
With medication and life style changes, I am now stable and enjoying retirement.
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Landon's Story
Landon has Neurocardiogenic Syncope and suffers from Reflex Anoxic Seizures.
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AK's Story
AK who once could not eat is now a very vibrant, fun loving, talkative, energetic little girl.
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Marty's Story
Marty - a 36 year old diagnosed with acute Malignant Vasovagal Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
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Claire's Story
Claire - a 7 year old who’s mother tells their story of their long road to a diagnosis.
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Christine's Story
Christine learned from her experience in dealing with Syncope is to NEVER give up.
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Nikki's Story
Nikki, 12 years old diagnosed with POTS
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