Diseases
Rare Disease Showcased With Rare Patient Voice
RARE PATIENT VOICE PAID HEALTH SURVEYS CREATE AWARENESS HELP OTHERS PAID HEALTH SURVEYS Do you or someone you care for have a rare disease? If so, then please become part of the Rare Patient Voice referral program. Rare Patient Voice connects patients and caregivers with confidential research studies and surveys. Rare Patient Voice pays participants…
Read MoreUCLA Neurological Surgeon Dr. Geoffrey Colby Medical Expertise Gives Life
UCLA Neurological Surgeon Dr. Geoffrey Colby Medical Expertise Gives Life The months have flown, but each day I give gratitude that UCLA Neurological Surgeon Dr. Geoffrey Colby medical expertise gives life to my husband, and our family. With are fortunate that Doctor Colby was able to diagnosis, test and provide my husband life-saving brain surgery…
Read MoreFrom Water In The Ear To Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Brain Surgery In 90 Days
From Water In The Ear To Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Brain Surgery In 90 Days As my husband recovers from successful five-hour brain surgery, I reflect on our family’s latest medical journey. My husband’s rare brain dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) emphasizes how life can change in a moment, and why you need a second medical opinion.…
Read MoreHow To Protect Your Mental Health If You Become Physically Disabled
How To Protect Your Mental Health If You Become Physically Disabled This HypoGal Blog post is about how to protect your mental health if you become physically disabled. Mental health is not an easy topic for most to speak about, including me. I realize my voice needs to chime about mental health and disability. Before…
Read MoreWhere Divorce And Children With Autism Are Headed
Where Divorce And Children With Autism Are Headed Health Reference Marriage, in general, can be difficult to navigate. If you have a special needs child, it usually places additional stress on the marriage. Fortunately, numerous studies show the divorce rates in a family that has a child with autism is not higher than the average…
Read MoreWhy I Use Botox To Treat My Cervical Dystonia
Why I Use Botox To Treat My Cervical Dystonia Health/ Health Reference Three days ago my pain management specialist, Dr. Hamid Fadavi injected over a 50 mg of Allergan’s Botox to treat my Cervical Dystonia. My Cervical Dystonia Treatment Dr. Fadavi injects numerous Botox syringes into my neck, and shoulder trigger points. The Botox…
Read MoreThe Cause Of My Body Sweats, Red Hot Face, And Butchered Speech
The Cause Of My Body Sweats, Red Hot Face, And Butchered Speech Health Reference My face begins to grow warm as I speak to a group of women about our Elementary school fundraiser. While the small group of women looks my way, I can feel the warmth of my face turning me into one hot…
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