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finally a small glimmer of hope!
- By dizzybee · Posted November 17, 2009
- Journal · 7 replies
- went to new neurologist monday -- he specializes in vascular issues. after talking w/me & hubster, and doing all the neuro tests, he went out to review my pictures. he came back with a very puzzled look ...
Out Damn Spot!
- By dizzybee · Posted October 31, 2009
- Journal · 6 replies
- have been having trigeminal neuralgia (fancy word for pain from Hades) since around Sept. 23 -- been to ER twice one shot of dilaudel and next time a shot of morphine. Finally got an MRI -- i basically ...
I'm an RN that got hurt and my health went to pot!
- By RobynRae · Posted October 7, 2009
- Journal · 11 replies
- This is my first time on this site to recored any info and I hope I do it right! I'm still in the learning stages of the computers and what I can and can't do which is keep my fingers on the right keys ...
my NIH experience
- By dizzybee · Posted October 2, 2009
- Journal · 40 replies
- THIS IS MY EXPERIENCE -- I HAVE TRIED TO LEAVE THE DOCTORS' INVOLVED NAMES OUT SO AS NOT TO CAUSE ISSUES -- AGAIN, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME. Well, where to start--nurse took my vitals and some allergy ...
enough
- By arielyn76 · Posted September 25, 2009
- Journal · 10 replies
- I have come to the realization that my sight is only important to myself. My doctor on my last visit actually shrugged his shoulders and told me to just come back when and if the pain increased any. I ...
CRVO
- By roberm9 · Posted August 20, 2009
- Discussion in Vision disorders or blindness later in life · 1 reply
- I recently was diagnosed with CRVO. I soon found there is virtually no information, or very little regarding this disorder. I plan to start a support group specifically for CRVO, so please let me know ...
Scheduled maintenance this evening
- By TeamInspire · Posted August 10, 2009
- Journal · 13 replies
- All, Inspire will be performing database updates this evening starting at 8:00 Eastern. We expect the updates to take no more than 2 hours and the site will be unavailable at this time. We thank you for ...
Dr Nick
- By Judipajd · Posted August 4, 2009
- Journal · 8 replies
- He weighted over 400 pounda and decided he wanted to lose weight. So he began a diet drinking fruit and proteim smoothies. He ended up losing 200 plus pounds in one year. It was very inpressive how he ...
My quest for better color tint?
- By ZIBY · Posted July 14, 2009
- Journal · 0 replies
- GREETINGS FELLOW HUMANS. WHAT IS THE BEST TINT COLOR FOR TYPE 2 USHERS SYNDROME? MY DOCTOR SAYS A DARK GREY TINT FOR OUTDOOR USE, BUT IT DOSE NOT SEEM TO ALLOW ME TO SEE AS CLEARLY AS WANT INDOORS. SO ...
Share your story via video!
- By TeamInspire · Posted June 15, 2009
- Journal · 28 replies
- Sometimes the most powerful message each of us can share is our personal story -- our own experience. With upcoming healthcare legislation pending, one way we can be advocates is to share these stories ...
Follow Inspire on Twitter and Facebook!
- By TeamInspire · Posted June 10, 2009
- Journal · 32 replies
- We're happy to announce that you can now stay in touch with what's happening at Inspire by following us on both Twitter and Facebook. While Inspire communities are still the best places to connect with ...
Guestbooks are now live!
- By TeamInspire · Posted May 26, 2009
- Journal · 6 replies
- Hello everyone, Last week we mentioned that we'd be adding guestbooks to Inspire in the near future, and they are now live! We're very excited about this feature and hope you enjoy it. To check out your ...
Guestbooks - An exciting addition to Inspire
- By TeamInspire · Posted May 20, 2009
- Journal · 35 replies
- Hello everyone, We're writing to let you know about a great new feature we'll be adding to Inspire in the very near future: guestbooks. This is a feature that many of you have requested, and we're very ...
a rough day
- By arielyn76 · Posted May 7, 2009
- Journal · 0 replies
- Today has been a VERY long and rough day. I'm 28 year old breast cancer survivor who lost the vision in my right eye due to a rare disease. My partner took me to the eye doctor today. Well, my family ...
Posterior Scleritis
- By arielyn76 · Posted May 6, 2009
- Journal · 50 replies
- Hello there. I am wondering if any one has this disease or knows of someone who does. I have yet to find anyone to talk to about this. The only information about this is pretty much the same things said ...
Moms, you rock!
- By TeamInspire · Posted May 1, 2009
- Journal · 0 replies
- Looking for a unique and extraordinary way to say "thank you" to your mom? In honor of Mother's Day, good friend of Inspire Dr. Gwenn (of http://www.PediatricsNow.com and http://www.DrGwennIsIn.com) will ...
Lebers Congenital Amarousis (LCA)
- By CindyV · Posted February 7, 2009
- Journal · 0 replies
- Hi everyone: My four years old nephew was diagnosed with LCA when he was 3 months old. I would like to meet more people who have had an encounter with LCA to find out more about this condition. Have a ...
LIGNEOUS CONJUNCTIVITIS
- By Dante · Posted November 29, 2008
- Journal · 0 replies
- LIGNEOUS CONJUNCTIVITIS R. MEHTA* and A. D. SHAPIRO *Department of Clinical Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; and Indiana Hemophilia and ...
PLASMINOGEN DEFICIENCY
- By Dante · Posted November 29, 2008
- Journal · 0 replies
- PLASMINOGEN DEFICIENCY R. MEHTA* and A. D. SHAPIRO *Department of Clinical Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; and Indiana Hemophilia and ...
Macular Pucker
- By pixielarue · Posted May 2, 2008
- Journal · 0 replies
- Has anyone else with Macular Pucker had surgery for it ...
