I'm happy to say I've reached the age of 51 yrs old, and it wasn't all that easy, kind of like being on a roller coaster, with ups and downs. But now it's...
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miss_purple1962
May 17, 2008 6:54 pm
Tracy I can really relate to what youre saying, some days I feel like you and if you feel like that I think you should just tell your friends and family that...
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Tracy
amc_jazzy_t
May 17, 2008 5:42 pm
Hello, I can relate to this thread big time, when i was in highschool and younger i was down to walking with one cane in school and getting around with my...
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Erica
malchirstarr
May 15, 2008 9:15 pm
Just recently I was prescribed Darvocet (for pain) and Flexiril (a muscle relaxer). They seem to work ok, but I can't take them as often as the directions say...
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miss_purple1962
May 15, 2008 5:45 pm
I tried the celebrex tablets, they didnt help me so i stopped but theyve been withdrawn now because a few people had heart attacks, im on painkillers but am...
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Ilyce Treger
ilycet
May 15, 2008 5:30 pm
Yes, I was the same way too. When I was younger I had so much engery and I was able to do whatever I wanted. Now I'm getting older, I can tell that I do have...
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Amanda
cabart1
May 15, 2008 11:58 am
My name is Amanda and I'm 28 yrs old and was told the same thing.. I would need help.. but to my stubborn attitude.. I too have been married for 8 years with 3...
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Erica
malchirstarr
May 14, 2008 12:54 pm
Hi. My name is Erica and I am 27 years old. I have AMC in both arms, but have come A LOT farther than the doctors at Shriners ever said I would. In the...
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Michelle King
lamaking2000
May 13, 2008 10:29 pm
Forwarded Message: Re: amc and getting older Re: amc and getting olderTuesday, May 13, 2008 5:19 PMFrom: "Michelle King" <lamaking2000@...>To:...
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miss_purple1962
May 13, 2008 4:25 pm
I'll be 46 this year, I can hardly believe it myself as i still think im in my 30s lol, but I have noticed im getting stiffer and getting more pain, but I also...
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who let the dogs out?
chris1h23
May 13, 2008 3:58 pm
Having trouble with intimacy?Being physical disabled. Maybe this group could help you with support and understanding.A lot of this problem is first accepting...
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david qian
davidqian12
May 5, 2008 11:47 am
Hello,everybody, i am from China and a father of a boy 3 years old. My son has AMC and also spine curve. The baby suffered a lot from this disease and also...
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TERRY2745@...
terry2745
May 2, 2008 7:55 pm
Hello , _syed_rasul_engr@..._ (mailto:syed_rasul_engr@...) Im Theresa, Amcsupport.org vice president. We totally understand that there are a lot...
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Syed Rasul
syed_rasul_engr
May 2, 2008 6:32 pm
Dear Lala Are you from amcsupport. org. i am a member there also.i can't afford to come although really want but it costs me a fortune.but for my sake please...
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Lala
lalabonita
May 1, 2008 10:08 pm
With a condition so rare that only one in 3000 babies born have this muscular disorder it's easy to comprehend how alienated anyone with Arthrogryposis...
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Ken Kassner
kenrailfromatob
Apr 12, 2008 10:19 pm
HI Debbie, Why don't you tell more about distal arthrogrypois. I for one would love to learn about it and I am sure others here would too. Nothing is too rare...
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Denise Patterson
deedee638
Apr 11, 2008 1:23 am
I have AMC-Distal so you're in the right group. We are a mixed group of every kind of AMC. Denise Dogs are not our whole life, But they make our lives whole. ...
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Beverly R Hanset-Burch
beverlyhanse...
Apr 10, 2008 8:07 pm
There are a lot more than two forms! The Text Atlas says 150! ... From: debbielanderbaker To: amc_adults@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:02...
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debbielanderbaker
debbielander...
Apr 10, 2008 5:54 pm
Thank you everyone for writing me back, your stories helped. I'm still learning that there is alot I either did not understand or genetics has come a long way...
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Denise Patterson
jrtowner2008@...
Apr 9, 2008 4:48 pm
http://www.tagonline.org.uk/articles/International_Arthrogryposis_Symposium_for_Professionals.pdf Found an article and though the AMC's would be interested ...
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Neal Goldsmith
askher7
Apr 7, 2008 4:27 am
Hey this is Neal from Canada. I have AMC also I am 60 yrs old and have 2 perfectly normal childern. I also have a grandson and a granddaughter on the way. My...
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katebythesea2000
katebythesea...
Apr 6, 2008 8:50 pm
Hi Debbie, I'm 52 have all four limbs affected. No real manual dexterity in either hand, bi-lateral club feet and a dislocated L hip. I went for genetic...
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debbielanderbaker
debbielander...
Apr 6, 2008 1:17 pm
My daughter is 24, born w/AMC. She is getting married this May. Future plans down the road are having children. I would like some advice or direction for her....
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TERRY2745@...
terry2745
Mar 20, 2008 1:30 pm
just wanted to remind everyone that AMCSI Convention 08 is near!! this years convention, our 3rd annual, will be located in Ohio in July. for more info go to...
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Denise Patterson
jrtowner2008@...
Mar 14, 2008 2:53 pm
I saw this advertised on another group. Could this be of any help to AMCers that have limited use of hands or arms? I have not used the product or ordered...
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Brenda
beekayn
Mar 9, 2008 2:00 am
Hi Lea, Welcome to the group!!! I think it's soooo cool that you participate in BB and canoe. I think it is normal to feel frustrated at times. I know I have...
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morne vanWyk
vanwyk.morne
Mar 7, 2008 6:46 am
Hi Lea, Welcome!!! My name is Morne, and I'm 33 years old from South-Africa, and I'm an intern psychologist. Yep, like yourself I live with AMC but mildly...
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lea_pettit
Mar 7, 2008 1:32 am
hi everyone! i just found this group.. my name is Lea and i was born with AMC (lower extremities). i am 24 years old & from Hawai'i. I'm married & am an...
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who let the dogs out?
chris1h23
Mar 4, 2008 4:44 pm
Do you need help in finding intimacy and love?? Do you have a physical disability and differences and think you might never find anyone for a intimate ...
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Brenda
beekayn
Feb 2, 2008 12:18 am
Hi Tracy! Im Brenda. I also have AMC. Im glad to hear your depression has improved! In your post you mentioned that your feet swell and that you have...