For 23 years she didn’t know she had Down’s syndrome.  Doctors ignored the symptoms for years

For 23 years she didn’t know she had Down’s syndrome. Doctors ignored the symptoms for years

Ashley Zambelli didn’t know she had Down’s syndrome for years. It was only after the birth of the children that she was examined and after 23 years she was diagnosed. Throughout her life, doctors attributed her ailments to various diseases. The amazing story of the woman touched Internet users.

Ashley Zambelli has never shown clear symptoms that would immediately give doctors clues that she has . Over the years, her ailments were attributed to various diseases, and the truth came to light only after 23 years, when the woman gave birth.

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She was diagnosed with mosaic Down syndrome. She found out about it after 23 years

Ashley Zambelli had no symptoms of Down syndrome as a child. Only later did she notice learning difficulties. It was only then that she began to experience other ailments as well. “I had jaw dysfunction and my kneecaps were constantly moving. My arm was popping out of its socket. In addition, my heart was always pounding and I was constantly short of breath – she told in an interview with . Doctors, however, never attributed these symptoms to Down syndrome. It wasn’t until Ashley was an adult and gave birth to her third child that the medics became interested in her case.

The woman’s story touched Internet users. “I admire your courage”

Doctors began to wonder about Ashley’s situation when she gave birth. The woman was pregnant four times and miscarried once, however medics wondered that three of her four children were diagnosed with Down syndrome. Only this prompted them to comprehensively examine the woman and after 23 years (in February this year), she was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Ashley shared her story on social media, and under the post on Instagram, many people decided to write her about their own experiences. Some admire her for her courage and determination.

What an amazing story you have. I have a son with mosaic Down syndrome, we didn’t find out until he was 8 months old. You’re the first person I’ve met with the same type as him.

I admire you for your courage, determination in the search for knowledge and love for sharing your experiences and knowledge with others.

My daughter Morgan is 39 and was born with Down syndrome. They tested her for mosaic syndrome, but she’s T-21. Her boyfriend Chris is 38 and also T-21. They have been dating for almost 14 years. They are amazing. Thank you for sharing your story. Your little ones are adorable!

My son has Down syndrome and your post is amazing. Such a special life. They really are unique.

Source: Gazeta

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