Medical Guidance Condition-Specific Questions and Resources

This community is a space to ask questions about or share information on specific health conditions - whether alopecia or alzheimers, bipolar disorder or bowel disease, and beyond.

I'm Full! Posting to Connect and Get a List for Referrals

Hi! I am FULL. Very full. Likely won't have space again for clients till sept or oct, and launching online courses soon for EDSEers. I'd like to... See More
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Cyndi Cyndi Eide 21 day ago
Hi Rachel. I recently started taking clients in need of surgical companion and/or medical travel logistics services. My specialty is with patients needing craniocervical fusion, Chiari decompression, tethered cord, styloidectomy, vascular decompressions as I have experienced those myself. I recently retired and am able to travel with those needing companionship. I am not sure if I can share my website here, new to GNA and so grateful! Cyndi Eide
Hanah Hanah Yendler 21 day ago
Hello Rachel! I think I responded to your post on FB, but haven't had a chance to reach out — the patient advocacy company that I work for, Norbella Health, specializes in EDS.

You can check out our team here:
www.norbellahealthadvocates.com/team

I am about to go on leave, so I'll circle back around to you when I get back, but Caroline Kim, the founder or Maggie Buckley (she's an EDS powerhouse, has been involved in many different EDS organizations over time) would be great people to connect with to discuss forwarding potential clients.
Zhane Zhane Fugate 21 day ago
Hello! I currently have a few openings. Specializing in diagnostic navigation, symptom pattern mapping, mayo clinic prep. Experience with EDS, MCAS, POTS, rare/hard to diagnose.

Why Representation Matters in Amputee Support: Understanding Different Experiences After Amputation

One of the most powerful things we can offer someone after amputation is encouragement. Hearing that fear is normal, that healing takes time, and... See More
Why Representation Matters in Amputee Support: Understanding Different Experiences After Amputation
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Lisa Lisa Mclendon 5 months ago
Lynn your post provided me additional insight that I will use to continue to support a patient with an AKA, very minimal stump, who thus far has been unable to wear a prosthesis. Than you for posting your heartfelt story!
Val Val Barschaw 5 months ago
Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your truth that «progress is rarely linear». That is a core reality, that once embraced, patients will heal more fully.
Sofie Sofie Schwartz 5 months ago
Thank you for sharing this, Lynn! Your story perfectly explains the fear, patience, and resilience that so many amputees feel but struggle to put into words. Love your work!

Preventing Secondary Limb Loss: Protecting the Sound Limb in Unilateral Amputees

Love the attached explanation of how the foot transitions through loading and off-loading.   Now imagine this same biomechanical process in a... See More
Preventing Secondary Limb Loss: Protecting the Sound Limb in Unilateral Amputees
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AnnMarie AnnMarie Cross 5 months ago
Lynn,
This content is amazing — easy to consume, makes so much sense, so helpful.

Also — it makes huge sense to me. As a rare genetics patient with extreme hypermobility in my feet (among other joints) — we have had to do a lot of work to protect the «not bad foot» while having to rehab the «bad» side.

Thank you again for sharing such great information.

You’ve Taken Delivery of Your Lower Limb Prosthesis. Now What?

As an amputee coach, I look at the whole person, whether you choose to wear a lower limb prosthesis or not.     For those who choose to... See More
You’ve Taken Delivery of Your Lower Limb Prosthesis. Now What?
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Tracy Tracy Kersey 5 months ago
Thank you! That is very helpful information and timely!
AnnMarie AnnMarie Cross 5 months ago
Thanks so much for sharing all of these, Lynn!

cPTSD treatment for women

Hi Group! I'm looking to help get a client into a residential women's program that specifically focuses on trauma and cPTSD. Does anyone have any... See More
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AnnMarie AnnMarie Cross 7 months ago
Hi, Rachel! I wish I had a suggestion. Just commenting to boost.

Living Well with Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)

Enjoy Greater National Advocates's latest blog post by @andrea perryman - a patient turned Independent Patient Advocate with personal success in... See More
Living Well with Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
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