Amyloidosis Diagnosis - People

Malina received her training at the U of I Medical Center for Occupational Therapy from 1981 to 1984. She practiced as an OT to assist people of all ages and diagnosis toward health and independence. Malina specialized in Manual Therapy to correct soft tissue problems and relieve pain. She also earned a Master''s in Oriental Medicine after 3000 hours of academic and clinical service in a free...

After my original diagnosis in 2004 of breast cancer in the left breast, in January 2009 my doctors found my breast cancer had metastasized to my bone, specifically, to my spine. Next came major back surgery, leaving me in a TLSO brace and using a walker, followed by radiation, and then chemo. Distant metastases is a diagnosis of advanced, or metastatic, breast cancer, which is incurable. With...

"The First Choice in Safe and Effective Chiropractic Care" 1224 JAMES ST. MONROEVILLE, PA 15146 (412) 824-2001 www.TinsleyHealth.com Chiropractic was a natural career choice for Dr. Tinsley because of his interests in orthopedics, neurology, physical therapy, fitness, sports medicine and nutrition. He is a graduate of the National College of Chiropractic, where he regularly...

I lost a kidney and have just recently found a path to take because a Doctor took the time to listen and realized I was not a hypochondriac or a big overly sensitive, stressed, depressed woman. (yes, lots of justified sarcasm). I was athletic, very lean and continued to stay fit by enjoying bike rides and playing recreational co-ed softball. However, when I started a family at 25, I had horrible...

My Story I was taken to hospital mid December 2007 aged 45 due to having a grand mal seizure or fit. CT scan confirmed our fears of a brain tumour, 2.5 cm in the left parietal lobe. I had previously experienced a few discreet episodes of having difficulty talking and reading and the tumour was located in the part of my brain used for language. The tumour was on the surface of my brain so...

Hey Everyone! Hey Everyone,26 year old female, thyriod cancer and law school survivor, currently on a mission to take control over my life, starting with my health and fitness, here! I blog about my life with thyroid cancer, in particular the challenges of being a young adult cancer survivor. I'm here to help share my story, promote some dialogue, and learn from everyone else! I am one the...

I'm a kid with an old soul trapped in this old body trying to survive. I teach colorguard and direct a youth performance company, that's my 'real job' but I'd do both for free. I'm happily owned by a dachshund (Bella), an italian greyhound (Keely), and bunny (Belize). I'm happily entangled in a relationship of 5+ years with the love of my life, Jakki. My life is about: being a humanitarian,...

After struggling through a painful childhood, a frustrating young adulthood, and a decade in therapy, Bryan Hutchinson finally found the key to unlocking the complexities of his mind. He was diagnosed with ADHD, type 1 (inattentive) at 37 years old – and after his initial shock at the diagnosis, he was ultimately filled with liberation and validation, knowing finally that he wasn’t...

Ashley's Mom (Deborah), once a police officer, is now a computer professional who balances her work life and her very busy home life as the single parent of four unique children. Deborah's birth son, Chip, is 18 years old and will be going off to college in the Fall of 2009. When Chip was 5 years old, Deborah adopted her daughter, Ashley. Ashley, now 14years old, was born 14 weeks prematurely...

No one wants to be different. Everyone wants to belong. We all want some degree of approval - dont we?I am Hannah, 27 years old and trying to find happiness. I have a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. My mood fluctuates and I struggle to contain my emotions, to understand my behaviour, and to maintain relationships with others.I love to write and to create, I live for the moments...