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My 30 years of pain and weight gain

55 year old Priscilla Kanyaru wiping tears while narrating the challenges she has faced on her sickness at home in Kiamunyi estate, outskirts of Nakuru town on December 10,2015 .The mother of two is struggling with multisystem problems for over 30 years despite having undergone 8 diagnosis. [PHOTO:KIPSANG JOSEPH/Standard]

Priscilla Kaniaru’s house in Kiamunyi Estate, Nakuru town, resembles a small clinic. An array of medicines neatly packed. An inhaler and a machine to help her breathe not far from where she sits.

With over eight diagnoses, the 55-year-old has gone through hellish life since her problems began 30 years ago.

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