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| Can anyone give me some information on Marfan syndrome? Basic questions? |
Marfan syndrome is a genetic autosomal dominant disorder of the connective tissue characterized by unusually long limbs, great stature or long toes or fingers in proportion to height. The disease m... |
| The army and marfan syndrome? |
Telephone your nearest recruiting office. ... |
| Marfan Syndrome? |
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| Does anyone know about the condition Marfan Syndrome? |
I hope you find out what you need to know about Marfans.
I just wanted to point out that anyone with flexible fingers that was worried by yakkydoc's answer they mustn't. If you are ... |
| Have You ever herd of the Marfan Syndrome ? |
Hi there...Wanna read more...please follow the link in the "Sources Box". ;)
Heart Disease:
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is an inherited disease that affects the connective tiss... |
| Do I maybe have mild Marfan Syndrome? |
Can you cross your legs and have the one that is on top touch the floor? Do your fingertips reach past your knees when standing up straight? Those are other possible indicators. I dated a guy in ... |
| I think I have Marfan Syndrome? |
We can't really diagnose you online or with the information you've given us. A syndrome means having a grouping of symptoms. For marfan that means certain criteria in at least 2 of the ... |
| Does anyone else have marfan syndrome? |
You are not alone, Abraham Lincoln had it too!
The sites below, the first link is a forum for sufferers and their families and the second is an info page...; ... |
| Can a person with marfan syndrome be a flight stewardess? |
no, the pressure gradiant changes can lead to an aortic tear. You need a low stress and low physical duress type of job. Any desk job will work ... |
| Does anyone with Marfan Syndrome have a testamonial about pregnancy? |
This is an extremely personal issue, and I do not envy you at all! Have you contacted the National Marfan Foundation for information?
I also have Marfans (3rd generation), and I decided at a youn... |
| Does anyone know about Marfan syndrome? will it inherit to next generation? |
You need to talk to your doctor and ask for opinion.The following answer is not a medical advice. I am not responsible for any injury resulting from the words below.
Patients with Marfan syndrom... |
| What level is marfan syndrome?!? |
It is caused by a defect in the gene. The problem is in the structure of fibrillin (protein).
I once heard it explained where it should say Sam ate eggs but would come out Sama tee ggs, etc ... |
| I have Pectus excavatum.. should I have surgery? (Marfan's Syndrome)? |
Hello there! I want to address you question on several levels, first the issue of being Marfan's. Yes and no about it being inherited, 25% of people with Marfan's Syndrome are spontaneo... |
| Would creatine help with Marfan's Syndrome? |
I will be honest, and tell you I don't know much about creatine.
I also have Marfan's and I can tell you it is a life long battle. Is your pain muscle spasms? If so I suggest you talk... |
| Question about chromosomal disorder: Marfan's Syndrome? |
Hi Rachel.
There is a trial going on now with the hopes that Losartan will prevent a lot of the problems that are Marfan related. Other than that the standard treatment is the use of Beta Blocker... |
| Can someone with Marfan's Syndrome gain more weight? |
I love seeing intelligent answers like the ones you have received so far! Many Marfs have a difficult time gaining weight, at least until they reach middle age! My suggestion (I am a Marf) it to ... |
| Do you have marfan's syndrome? |
National Marfan Foundation
Provides information about this condition to patients, family members, and the health care community.
Category: Marfan Syndrome
www.marfan.org
You will need lots ... |
| Marfan's Syndrome Karyotype? |
A Marfan's Syndrome karyotype would look no different than a karyotype from a normal person. That is because Marfan's is caused by as little as one mutation to one gene (most commonly the... |
| Perindopril and Marfan Syndrome. Enlarged Mitro Valve? |
I do not know about that article. Though
Ace inhibitors like perindopril and beta blockers do reduce the volume of the the heart muscle (ventricular hypertrophy) when used in the treatment of this... |
| What is Marfan Syndrome? |
A syndrome is a grouping of symptoms, Marfan is the name of the first doctor who recognized people having the similar connective tissue symptoms over a century ago.
It is a genetic syndrome whic... |
| When was Marfan Syndrome first discovered? |
It is named after Antoine Marfan, the French pediatrician who first described it in 1899. ... |
| What is marfan syndrome and can you get ride of it??? |
IT IS VERY SERIOUS! So don't even believe that it is "not that bad". You can't get rid of it any more than you can get rid of your ethnic background.
It is becoming more un... |
| Can Marfan Syndrome be caused by alcohlism? |
Absolutely not. Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder. Its congenital - you are born with it.
Unless you are talking about giving your unborn child Marfan's due to drinking? Now that is unl... |
| Marfan syndrome heart disease...? |
Marfans syndrome is a genetic disorder, which effects all the elastic and connective tissues in the body. these types of tissues are found in arteries, veins, skin, ligaments, and tendons. There ar... |
| Marfan syndrome and therapy for a pain full knie? |
I know what you are going through, I am dealing with that too. In my case the thing that seems to help for any length of time is cortisone injections every month or so. You could also try Synvisc... |
| Is there anybody here now who has Marfan Syndrome? |
We would be happy to talk with you about Marfans. I am "Owner" of a Marfan support group and also deeply involved in another. Mine is called "Marfan Connection" and we are a r... |
| Do I have Marfan Syndrome? |
It is entirely possible. Keep in mind that there are a number of connective tissue disorders that can have the same (or similar) symptoms. I have no idea what the cost would be to have genetic te... |
| Do you think i have marfan's syndrome? |
People with Marfan are typically tall, but not always. Here is a good web site for you.
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| Could you please share some Marfan Syndrome support forums for me? |
I am trying! At least I think you are the same person! If not contact me ASAP and I will see about etting you into one or both of our Marfan Chats! If you are the same person we just don't s... |
| Who has heard of marfan syndrome? |
Yes, I have it, my sister has it, my mother had it. I am also part of 2 support groups, so if you would like to meet a couple dozen or so other people with Marfans. please feel free to contact me ... |
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