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Contact an Individual Privately, or join the Kid's Support Group
03-23-2006, 11:22 PM
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How to contact an individual or join the kid's support group
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imported_missy
How to contact an individual or join the kid's support group
Contact Hank - living with Port Wine Stain http://birthmark.org/hank.php
Contact Kristie - living with Venous Malformation http://birthmark.org/kristie.php
Join Glen's Gang - Pen Pal/Support Group...
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Port Wine Stain Help and Resources
12-14-2005, 11:38 AM
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Two things.:)
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imported_missy
Re: Two things.:)
Good to hear from you again! Thanks for keeping us updated!
Gabby is soooo cool, huh? How's the rest of the clan?
Hope your holidays are good!
Missy
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Port Wine Stain Help and Resources
12-06-2005, 11:12 PM
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makeup/pictures?
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imported_missy
Re: makeup/pictures?
Go ask!
http://birthmark.org/expert/ask_the_makeup.php
She'll tell you
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Port Wine Stain Help and Resources
12-01-2005, 01:17 PM
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questions about PWS
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imported_missy
Re: questions about PWS
Katie,
There is no evidence to support that birthmarks are hereditary, but research is always being done.
If you have shown no symptoms of KT, I wouldn't worry about it. Many people have PWS on...
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AVM Help and Resources
11-01-2005, 02:18 PM
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Effects of smoking??
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imported_missy
Re: Effects of smoking??
Corinne,
LOL I love ZYBAN! And, it really does work. If you don't start again!
Missy
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AVM Help and Resources
10-31-2005, 12:12 PM
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Effects of smoking??
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2,184
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imported_missy
Re: Effects of smoking??
I know that smoking raises your metabolism. So, when you quit, your metabolism bottoms out. Steroids would raise your metabolism, too? Maybe your GP thinks that patches or gum will help raise your...
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Announcements
10-19-2005, 06:22 PM
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October Fundraiser
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imported_missy
October Fundraiser
Darla Clayton, Independent Consultant for Discovery Toys, is hosting a VBF fundraiser. Darla is donating all October profits from her Discovery Toys website store to VBF.
October holds special...
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AVM Help and Resources
10-19-2005, 06:17 PM
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Life expectancy?
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imported_missy
Re: Life expectancy?
Miriam,
One thing Linda has said is this:
"I need to see a picture. If over 40% of her body is hypervascular due to extensive lesions, she needs blood work done to rule out thrombocytopenia which...
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AVM Help and Resources
10-17-2005, 01:33 PM
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Life expectancy?
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imported_missy
Re: Life expectancy?
Miriam,
Linda Shannon DOES have some research resources on this and promised to get them to me as soon as she can find them. From what she said, it's in a book she owns and she says that she will...
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AVM Help and Resources
10-17-2005, 12:02 PM
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Life expectancy?
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2,454
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imported_missy
Re: Life expectancy?
I have never heard that questioned before. Hmmm...
Actually, I'm more concerned that you get the treatment you need, whether it's for the VM's or the paranoia!! :)
I'm going to pass your question...
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Port Wine Stain Help and Resources
10-13-2005, 11:57 AM
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New Paper for birthmark.org
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imported_missy
New Paper for birthmark.org
One of our developmental specialists has written a wonderful paper for VBF!
Psychosocial and Emotional Issues for Individuals with a Port Wine Stain
http://birthmark.org/pws_strategies.php
2005...
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AVM Help and Resources
10-12-2005, 11:35 AM
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accutane + AVM
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imported_missy
Re: accutane + AVM
What other treatments for your acne have you tried?
I know two things about accutane... that it can cause birth defects if taken while pregnant and that you're not supposed to have laser,...
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Port Wine Stain Help and Resources
09-23-2005, 11:20 AM
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Port Wine Stain
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imported_missy
Re: Port Wine Stain
I'll take anything at this point LOL Thank you so much for the offer of help. I'm sure I'll be contacting you!
Missy
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Port Wine Stain Help and Resources
09-20-2005, 11:42 AM
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Port Wine Stain
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4,770
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imported_missy
Re: Port Wine Stain
VBF Australia is now on my to-do list!!
It will be nice to have country-specific information, I hope. Anything you can send my way, send it!!!
You have been wonderful already. I'll be glad to get...
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Port Wine Stain Help and Resources
09-20-2005, 11:40 AM
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3
Microskin in Australia
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imported_missy
Re: Microskin in Australia
Catherine,
I'd love to hear more about this! Let us know if you research it any more or give it a try.
Missy
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Port Wine Stain Help and Resources
09-09-2005, 11:20 AM
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Port Wine Stain
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4,770
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imported_missy
Re: Port Wine Stain
Catherine,
God bless you!!
ANY resources you can get from Sydney Children's Hospital would be most welcome. Are the physicians you're seeing there listed on...
Forum:
Port Wine Stain Help and Resources
09-08-2005, 11:38 AM
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4
First Post - The ONE thing I wish I'd known about/done when I was younger.
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imported_missy
Re: First Post - The ONE thing I wish I'd known about/done when I was younger.
Mallis,
I've had a long and frustrating week, but you've given me a great idea!
(Missy heading out to find the nearest mosh pit)
Great posts, you guys.
M
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Port Wine Stain Help and Resources
09-08-2005, 11:33 AM
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Port Wine Stain
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4,770
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imported_missy
Re: Port Wine Stain
Clara,
LOL
Sounds like a coffee shop moment going on there!
What we at VBF want to know is more about informational support. How can we get more doctors there to treat VB's earlier and earlier?...
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Announcements
09-06-2005, 12:03 PM
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MOVED: Venous Malformation
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imported_missy
MOVED: Venous Malformation
This topic has been moved to AVM Help and Resources (http://www.birthmark.org/discuss/index.php?board=4).
http://www.birthmark.org/discuss/index.php?topic=1625.0
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Port Wine Stain Help and Resources
09-02-2005, 11:50 AM
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3
Heyas sorry it's been so long...
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1,520
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imported_missy
Re: Heyas sorry it's been so long...
Thanks for the update!
GET WELL SOON!
Forum:
Port Wine Stain Help and Resources
09-02-2005, 11:49 AM
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Port Wine Stain
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4,770
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imported_missy
Re: Port Wine Stain
Clara,
If there were support in Australia, what would you like to see?
I've been talking to Linda about this and she knows of some people there willing to help us put together some resources. But I...
Forum:
Port Wine Stain Help and Resources
08-31-2005, 11:53 AM
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3
Heyas sorry it's been so long...
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1,520
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imported_missy
Re: Heyas sorry it's been so long...
Jeni,
I don't know about the lymph nodes enlarging.... Glenda might know and if she doesn't chime in today about it, I'll email her and ask her. Jenny might know as well. That's something I'd like...
Forum:
General Resources
08-28-2005, 08:01 PM
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4
Submitting questions to the specialists
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2,170
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imported_missy
Re: Submitting questions to the specialists
Hi there,
I checked the database and your question went through just fine. What kinds of problems were you having?
Thanks,
Missy
Forum:
Announcements
08-25-2005, 03:51 PM
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7
parents list?
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imported_missy
Re: parents list?
Oh, thank you!
I did get it and will update the list as soon as I get a chance!
Thanks again,
Missy
Forum:
Port Wine Stain Help and Resources
08-25-2005, 11:18 AM
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14
Can anyone recommend a good makeup to cover up PWS??
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2,947
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imported_missy
Re: Can anyone recommend a good makeup to cover up PWS??
Anti,
Thank you! I love Estee Lauder makeup, usually. When I was first diagnosed with rosacea, it was one of the few brands recommended that wouldn't cause an additional irritation to my very...
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