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Avatar m tn It seems to be a joint research between Chinese scientists, Hepatitis B Foundation (HBF) and an American Pharma. Add to watch list.
535822 tn?1443976780 A new review published in the journal Public Library of Science ONE confirms that Pandemrix, a swine flu vaccine produced by drug giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), is responsible for causing an up to 1700 percent increase in narcolepsy among children and teenagers under 17 years of age. Based on their findings, a cohort of scientists has determined that narcolepsy rates increased significantly following mass vaccination campaigns with Pandemrix.
572651 tn?1530999357 You may have missed this link that I put up yesterday on the conversation about *when* there might be a cure for MS. The Myelin Repair Foundation released a five year report on their progress yesterday. There is some very exciting stuff in this report and I encourage everyone to take a few minutes to review their work. http://myelinrepair.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/MRF-Scientific-Progress-5_FINAL_10-20-09.
Avatar f tn I hope that we can find other kind of cure. please let us know if there are any kind of new treatments and research groups that we can contact. thank you and God bless you.
178345 tn?1242536246 I was so happy today when I went into WAWA (which is a convienent store like 7 ELeven throughout NJ) and when I approached the register there was a contribution box supporting the Gilda Radner Foundation! I have never seen one specifically for OVCA...Its about time! I always see Diabetes, MS, Muscular Dystrophy, etc....Maybe the word is finally getting out there...I truly hope so! I just wanted you all to know I made a donation in honor of you all.....
Avatar f tn Look up symptoms of Narcolepsy. Sounds wierd, but it is very hard to diagnose, and that is one of the major symptoms of it. It usually (but not always!) shows up between ages 10-25. Symptoms include- Cataplexy (loss of muscle control): People with narcolepsy often have a sudden loss of muscle control while awake, usually triggered by strong emotions, such as laughing.
Avatar f tn Well testthe kind of sleep you are in while you sleep can test for Narcopelsy how long has this been a problem? I have been diagnosed my self with narcolepsy. Can fall asleep any where anytime!
589816 tn?1332976771 Recently the whooping cough vaccine has been shown to be the cause of an outbreak of Narcolepsy in children , do some research there was a report done on findings recently ..
Avatar n tn This is known as narcolepsy, there are treatments for it, so perhaps you can do some research on that topic and see if it matches up with you, and also the info sites will tell you the kind of doctor who is best equipped to help you with this. Sorry I don't know much more than that.
Avatar f tn I was diagnosed with narcolepsy approx. 5 yrs. ago. I haven't gone for another sleep study since, nor has my doctor seem to ever remember that I have narcolepsy. I am his only patient with narcolepsy, and if I ever end up in his office, it seems like he always forgets that I have narcolepsy. I don't believe he has a good understanding of this. Any suggestions. I am in the process of trying to switch my doctor, but in the meanwhile, I have been more tired lately than usual.
Avatar f tn Narcolepsy is a CNS disorder and is thought to also be caused by an autoimmune disorder. Causes: current thinking is that a group of cells in the brain responsible for sleep-wake behavior is damaged or absent. (gosh do you think the MS lesions might also damage this area for people unlucky to have both!) Tests: The spinal fluid of most patients with narcolepsy shows the neuroprotein lacking or deficient. The neuroprotein is "hypocretin".
382218 tn?1341181487 The Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis is dedicated to the treatment and ultimate cure for MS. Funding research is the core focus of the Foundation and significant strides have been made to find the cause and cure of this debilitating disease.
Avatar n tn There is the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research that is involved in prinzmetal angina research.
Avatar n tn Unfortunately the only way you can change you facial muscles in excercise, that took me years to figure out!! There seems to be little research into bells palsy as no one seems to know the cause. Did you have an epidural? If yes I think you may not have 'bells palsy' but damage to the nerves caused by medical negligence. I have researched this for 11 years and although only a lay man with no medical training I believe you need to demand some answers.
Avatar n tn there is a woman that has visual lasting effects and has spoken publicly....here is a link to some of her info I am sure with more research u can find more info regarding her and the condition. http://en.wikipedia.
Avatar f tn http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/morning_roundup/2016/01/hepatitis-b-foundation-raises-million-cure.html The Hepatitis B Foundation raised $3 million through its “Nobel Challenge” fund-raising campaign to advance its mission to eliminate the deadly hepatitis B virus. The funds will be used by the Doylestown, Pa., foundation’s nonprofit research arm, the Baruch S.
Avatar f tn s done a 1000 sleep latency tests and never had anyone fall asleep during all 5 nap times, fall asleep so quickly and dream too. She mentioned narcolepsy and hypersomnilance. Sometimes I Amos tired in the morning that I can't open my eyes or move. What is going on? I'm very frightened. And, I just got diagnosed 2 days ago with bad laryngopharyngeal reflux. Any thoughts are appreciated.
535822 tn?1443976780 New research reported by Reuters reveals that whooping cough outbreaks are HIGHER among vaccinated children compared with unvaccinated children. This is based on a study led by Dr. David Witt, an infectious disease specialist at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Rafael, California. As Reuters reports: (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/03/us-whoopingcough-idUSBRE832...
Avatar f tn I've never really heard much about mycoplasma infections. (And I'm a nurse.) I just saw a rheumatologist a couple months ago who made the comment to me "all these things could go together." It was the first time I'd heard a doctor actually say that though that's been my thinking all along. It would seem to me that certainly sleeping issues would go along with lupus and fibromyalgia!
10947 tn?1281404252 We hope you will join Med Help International in thanking everyone at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - especially their volunteers who answer your questions every day. Without them, this forum would not be possible. We also thank all of our members and visitors who fill this forum with support and compassion! We hope you are all surrounded by loved ones on Thanksgiving day. Happy Thanksgiving!
Avatar n tn //www.womenscancerfoundation.com/home.htm I was diagnosed with OVCA IIIC in 2005 and have been on 2 of their clinical trials. They are passionate about their research and the attention and genuine care I have received is beyond words. I am a nurse and am so grateful for what they are doing. I am quite certain I am alive today because of their studies. The research coordinator is Cherie Graham and she can be reached at 949-642-5165. Best wishes to you and your wife.
Avatar f tn Narcolepsy! i am a 28 year old male who literally just started having the exact symptoms you described about 8 months ago. After several test and doctors visits i was diagnosed with sever narcolepsy, with catalepsy. Its common for the symptoms to come on suddenly between the ages of 15-30. I encourage you to research narcolepsy and if it has the ring of truth go see a neurologist.
Avatar m tn She needs a true chiari specialist to help guide her,....we do have a list of the members Drs for her to use to research to find the Dr just right for her. Also she needs to educate herself as to what the Drs should be doing for her so she knows a good Dr when she meets them...there r related conditions to chiari and they will need to be ruled out. The bells palsy may be something related to her chiari I have heard of someone else that did have it with chiari as well.
Avatar m tn I was diagnosed with Bells Palsy in 2000, and given the same prescription, but with a lot of research and asked the doctor if it could be trigenimal neuralgia. Turns out I did. However, in 2010, I had what seemed like a stroke, but found out this Monday was MS. I had a second seizure and lost sight in my left eye. No bueno. Don't ever settle for what they tell you. You need to always search and ask questions.