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Lene  Andersen

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer

Juvenile Arthritis, Blindness and Living with Joy: An Interview with Joy Ross

-Joy Ross with Isabella and Georgianna   "I am happier without sight than when I could see."   Joy Ross is 36, lives just outside Portland, Oregon. She has been happily married for 12 years to her husband George and the mother of two beautiful daughters, Isabella (10) and Georgianna (7). Joy has had juvenile arthritis (JA) since she... Read moreChevron
posted 05/15/2013, comments (0)|
Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

May 12 – Niagara Falls to be Illuminated for Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS Awareness

Each evening from 9 p.m. until midnight, the Niagara Falls are lit in the colors of the rainbow. There are, however, some exceptions to that rule. Sometimes the Falls are lit in special colors for 15 minute segments to support various charitable causes.   This year fibromyalgia, ME/CFS and multiple sensitivities are among those causes. On May... Read moreChevron
Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Valproate for Migraine - Contraindicated Due to Decreased IQ Scores in Exposed Children

Vital safety information for pregnant women who are using or considering using valproate medications for Migraine prevention was released by the FDA today. The results of studies have now provided enough strong evidence that exposure to valproate medications while the mother is pregnant results in decreased IQ scores. This has resulted in the FDA... Read moreChevron
posted 05/06/2013, comments (0)|
Ask the Clinician

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Daughter with continuing headache since 2012 injury?

Full Question: My 15 year old daughter fell playing basketball in June 2012 she has had a continuing headache on the left side of her head. Since then we had tried physical therapy, chiropractor, nerve blocks, and a least 10 abortive and preventive medications with no relief at all we are looking for suggestions as to the next step. MRI and Cat... Read moreChevron
posted 04/25/2013, comments (0)|
Jeremy Shane

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Share Your Thoughts on Be Different

Have you read Look Me In the Eye or Be Different?  Share your thoughts on John Elder Robison's books with the community by adding your comments below.
posted 05/02/2011, comments (0)|