Does anyone else have marfan syndrome?

i was just wondering if there is anyone else who has marfan syndrome in their family. its an herited disease that has alot of complications including a weak heart and lungs,brital bones,long fingers and toes and makes you tall and have a slender body build. my partner and 1 of 3 sons have it. if anyone would like to share their experance of having it in their family i'd be grateful.

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...;

ME and our Yahoo chat group. PLZ contact me!

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