Medical Guidance Condition-Specific Questions and Resources

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Potential new way to take cromolyn sodium

Hi all! If you have MCAS patients (especially those with concurrent ME/CSF) you might want to check out recent case study series out of Hopkins... See More
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AnnMarie AnnMarie Cross 4 days ago
I know patients using this approach. I understand it is expected to be less effctive because some of the cromolyn is too close to meals. but people who can't do 4oz at a time or have otherchallenges around the normal dosing.

I take mine in gatorade (can't do striaght water) but do the 4 oz liquid to 1/2 tube cromolyn 4x daily which works for me.

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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Mel Mel Randle 1 month ago
If they are in chicago or IL I'd love to help
Elizabeth Elizabeth Schmidt 1 month ago
Hi Rachel, I have some openings. All my clients have chronic conditions, and more than a few have hEDS in addition to other health issues. In addition, I myself have POTs, fibromyalgia, Lupus, Secondary mast cell, and likely hEDS. So I deeply understand what those with chronic conditions are going through. Please feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@StraightfromtheHeartPA.com or 442-777-3251.
Cyndi Cyndi Eide 2 months 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

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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 6 months ago
Thank you! That is very helpful information and timely!
AnnMarie AnnMarie Cross 6 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 9 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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