Conditions and Diseases

Factsheet on this condition, its causes, symptoms, examinations and tests, treatment, outlook, complications and prevention.

Describes exercises, therapy, natural pain relief and dietary changes.

Provides information on this condition, also known as a prolapsed or herniated disc. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Information on causes and symptoms.

Information, news and details on upcoming events.

Article from the American Family Physician.

Provides a background, clinical aspects, differentials, workup, and treatment.

Provides educational and emotional support, and current information. English and French.

Photos of individuals, treatment and chat.

This site offers information for patients and doctors, plus links.

The newsletter for, by, and about people with the condition. Includes featured articles, columns, and contact information for support groups worldwide.

EDS causes many dental concerns that you, your dentist, and your medical team must be aware of. This excellent article covers the problems and solutions in detail.

Fibromyalgia symptoms can be explained by autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system dysfunction

A resource for fibromyalgia and other chronic pain disorders. Provides links, photos, pen pal listings and poetry.

Investigation of the association of joint hypermobility and primary fibromyalgia from the Journal of Rheumatology.

A membership support group for those with HMS. Includes links to articles, surveys, and life experiences.

See the faces of the real people affected by this illness.

A history of the pharaoh along with theories applied to what he may have had, including Marfan's.

Information in English and Afrikaans,including an interactive diagnosis tool that allows for an accurate diagnosis.

Article from eMedicine.

The BBC reports on Tal Golesworthy, who didn’t like the available treatments for Marfan, so did better.

Summary, diagnosis, clinical description, differential diagnosis, management, genetic counseling and molecular genetics.

Resource for medical and support information including symptoms, treatments, clinical trials, and support group listings.

Full text medical article from eMedicine.

Full text article from the American Family Physician.

Information on corns and calluses from Medline.

Metatarsalgia is a pain in the front part of the foot under the heads of the metatarsal bones. Includes information on causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Describes what it is, how it's diagnosed, the causes, conditions it mimics, and treatment.

The national Alzheimer's Association. Provides information about Alzheimer's disease, resources, research advances, publications, and events; includes contact information and links to local AA chapters all over the United States.

Videos for caregiving for Alzheimer's disease, including calming, relaxing videos of nature that persons with Alzheimer's can enjoy.

Message boards and chat dedicated to sharing information, offering support, and coping strategies to deal with Alzheimer's Disease. Particularly useful for caregivers.

By Chip Gerber. This is the story of the author's journey, and his invitation to come along with him. He was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease in 1997 at age 55.

People who are lonely are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, a large US study has suggested.

Information and news for those with ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease - news, research, treatments, chapter events, advocacy, support groups, patient services.

Webring for People with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (PALS).

Using entrepreneurial spirit and techniques to seek out and develop promising therapies to slow, arrest and cure ALS.

An article about gustatory sweating. A definition, the symptoms, causes and treatment.

Provides a summary, list of synonyms, and the major features.

Summary, diagnosis, clinical description, differential diagnosis, management, genetic counseling and molecular genetics.

Information about the disease, a medical survey, where to get help, publications and a chat room for support.

Presents an article on CBGD by Bradley F. Boeve, MD.

Pompe Disease support group. Assisting families with unmet medical costs.

Summarizes the current understanding of Progressive Encephalopathy with edema, Hypsarrhythmia, and Optic atrophy (PEHO syndrome).

Encyclopedia article about this rare developmental disorder of the brain including its presentation, causes, treatment, prognosis and inheritance.

Presents information about cerebral palsy, living with a disability, and Robert Softley's life.

Photos, stories and more on this special young man living with cerebral palsy.

Detailed information on this syndrome characterized by multiple congenital anomalies.

Summary, diagnosis, clinical description, differential diagnosis, management, genetic counseling and molecular genetics.

Information on this rare genetic disorder, including its characteristics and genetic basis.

Funds research studies towards accurate diagnosis and treatment. Also offers support and advocacy resources, including a grassroots on-line action center.