Meet the incredible people who live with porphyria

Meet Mayra, AIP Warrior
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Meet Mayra, AIP Warrior

At 38, Mayra was diagnosed with acute hepatic porphyria (AHP)—acute intermittent porphyria to be exact—after a 7-year search for answers, near-death experience, and having rebuilt her body from complete paralysis.

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Meet Elizabeth, AIP Warrior
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Meet Elizabeth, AIP Warrior

“Living with porphyria is truly like living a double life. I love music, dogs, and the outdoors. Since 2019, I have had to get to know a new part of myself, the other me.”

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  • Offer hope, guidance and inspiration who may be facing similar challenges

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