Botulism Cases - People

After a heart-breaking struggle with infertility, we conceived our identical twin girls through IVF. They suffered from life-threatening Twin-to-Twin Transfusion in-utero, causing me to undergo laser surgery, and 13 weeks of bed rest, 10 of which in the hospital. Every day for a long 13 weeks, we wondered if we would be among the mere 50% of TTTS cases where both babies make it. Our daughters...

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...

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...

I am a self-professed health fanatic and a health/fitness expert. I was not blessed with great genetics. I was a chubby kid up until junior high school. I had no guidance in my diet: there were always plenty of sweets, ice cream, cookies, cake, butter, potato chips, sugar-loaded cereals and soda around the house. By the time I went to college, I was completely screwed up. I didn't participate...

I am a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon. I launched my blog www.itsaguythingblog.wordpress.com to reach out to fellow baby boomer guys who may be reluctant to see the doctor. When it comes to doctor visits, men are famous for foot-dragging. My hope is men will learn to pay attention to symptoms and schedule regular doctor visits. I hope women will view my posts. In many cases, women are key...

In 2005, 28-year-old Stephanie Cion was diagnosed with a life-threatening neurological disorder and had to spend a year undergoing intensive treatments and chemotherapy. Naturally, her career in healthcare enterprise strategy was put on hold so that she could focus full-time on her health. At this juncture in her life, Stephanie was rising in the ranks as an associate at Aetna, and had...

Dr. B G PharmD I bring my pharmacology background to the elite cardiovascular Track Your Plaque program. While my expertise is in the pharmaceutical world, I explore the various scientific, nutritional, and pharmacological ins and outs of optimal heart health. Like Orwell discovered, writing can fuse together favorite purposes. In this case, it melds medicine, music and maximum vitality.

I am an author living in Brooklyn, NY. I am currently a graduate student in psychology at The New School for Social Research. In 2006 my older brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Back then I was living with him and pursuing my undergraduate degree. In the beginning he was willing to take his medication, but a year later we had our first noncompliance. That's when I started keeping this...

0 Years old, Diagnosed with PD Jan 2002, Leader of the Anchorage Parkinson's Disease Support Group. I grew up in Alaska, where I still live today with my wife and son. I worked as a cartoonist at the Anchorage Daily News for 25 years. I am now freelancing., and very grateful for the medical skills and pills that make this possible. I am fortunate to have terrific support from my wife and...