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DISCUSSIONS/SUPPORT Chat Transcripts
CHAT TRANSCRIPTS
04/05/08 - Open Forum
03/15/08 - Special Guest - Dr. Kenneth Fischbeck NIH/NINDS
03/01/08 - Open Forum
02/16/08 - Open Forum
02/02/08 - Open Forum
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2/15/2007 - Tip for functioning in cold weather
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2/01/2007 - Open Forum
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1/17/2007 - Post KDA Conference Thoughts
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1/03/2007 - Open Forum
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/20/2007 - Open Forum
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/06/2007 - Open Forum
09/15/2007 - Open Forum
09/01/2007 - A Question of Balance
08/18/2007 - Special Guest - J. Paul Taylor, M.D., Ph.D.
08/04/2007 - Open Forum
07/21/2007 - Open Forum
07/07/2007 - Open Forum
06/16/2007 - Special Guest - Dr. Andrew Lieberman Ph.D.
06/02/2007 - Special Guest - Dr. Diane Merry Ph.D.
05/19/2007 - Open Forum
05/05/2007 - Open Forum
04/21/2007 - Special Guest - Angela Hokkins
04/07/2007 - Open Forum
03/17/2007 - Open Forum
03/03/2007 - Open Forum
02/17/2007 - Positive Thinking
02/03/2007 - Special Guest - Kenneth Fischbeck, M.D.
01/20/2007 - The Biology of KD
01/06/2007 - The effects of stress in our lives
12/16/2006 - Open Forum
12/02/2006 - Open Forum
11/18/2006 - Open Forum
11/04/2006 -
Coping with Cold Weather
10/21/2006 -
Post Conference Discussion
10/07/2006 - Open Forum
09/16/2006 - Open Forum
09/02/2006 - Open Forum
08/19/2006 - Open Forum- Patrick Griffin Passing
08/05/2006 - Open Forum
07/15/2006 - Traveling to NIH
07/01/2006 - The Biology of KD
06/17/2006 -
Open Forum
06/03/2006 -
Special Guest - Andy Lieberman M.D., Ph.D
05/20/2006 -
Open Forum
05/06/2006 -
Special Guest - Alison La Pean
04/15/2006 -
Open Forum
04/01/2006 - Fundraising
03
/18/2006 -
Coping Emotionally & Mentally with KD
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/04/2006 -
Open Forum
02/18/2006 - Special Guest - J. Paul Taylor, M.D., Ph.D.
2/04/2006 - Mobility
1/21/2006 - Special Guest - Nicholas Di Prospero, M.D., Ph.D.
1/7/2006 - No Transcript Available
12/17/2005 - No Transcript Available
12/03/2005 -
Open Forum
11/19/2005 - Special Guest -Lenore K. Beitel Ph.D
11/05/2005 - Fundraising
10/15/2005 - Special Guest - John Test - Medical Equipment
10/08/2005 -
Maintaining a Good Attitude
09/17/2005 - Special Guest - Diane E. Merry Ph.D.
08/20/2005 - Open Forum
08/20/2005 - Learning from challenges in life
08/06/2005 - Special Guest - Kenneth Fischbeck, M.D.
07/16/2005 - Open Forum
07/02/2005 - Special Guest - Cheunju Chen, M.D.
06/18/2005 -
Mobility Products
06/04/2005 - Open Forum
05/21/2005 - Open Forum
05/07/2005 - Open Forum
04/16/2005 - Mobility,Safety
04/02/2005 - Open Forum
03/19/2005 - Open Forum
03/05/2005 - Open Forum
02/19/2005 - Open Forum
02/05/2005 - 2004 Accomplishments, 2005 The Year Ahead
01/15/2005 - Open Forum
01/01/2005
- Open Forum
2004
10/30/2004 - Post KDA Conference Discussion
10/16/2004 - Open Forum
10/02/2004 - Open Forum
09/18/2004 - Open Forum
07
/24/2004 - Medications to alleviate symptoms
07/10/2004 - KD Research Update
06/26/2004 - Open Forum
06/12/2004 - Fun in the Sun, what are you doing this summer
05/15/2004 - Open Forum
05/01/2004 - Open Forum
04/17/2004 - Everyday Tasks
04/03/2004 - Special Guest - Dr. Lieberman M.D. Ph.D.
03/20/2004 - Regional Chapters
03/06/2004 - KD and sleep issues
02/21/2004 - The New Chat Room
02/07/2004 - General Discussion/Open Forum
01/24/04 - Vacation spots that cater to the disabled
01/10/04 - The Year Ahead
2003
12/13/03 - Open Forum
11/29/03 - Other ways of doing things
11/15/03 - Conference Thoughts
11/01/03 - Open Forum
10/18/03 -
What challenges do you face
10/04/03 - Social Security Disability
09/20/03 - Exercise, What do you think?
09/06/03 - What are you doing to keep active?
08/23/03 - Open Forum
08/09/03 - Open Forum
07/26/03 - Tips for Moving/Relocating
07/12/03 - 2002 Conference Reunion
06/28/03 - Medical Aids for the home
06/14/03 - Carriers Chat
05/31/03 - Depression, How to fight it
05/17/03 - Wives & Significant Others Chat
05/03/03 - Use of a Cane/Wheelchair
4/19/03 - Falling - A Real Concern
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5/2003 -
Carrier Support/Concerns
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/22/2003 - General Discussion/Open Forum
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/08/2003 - General Discussion/Open Forum
2/22
//2003 - Easily Accessible Vacations
2/08/2003 - General Discussion/Open Forum
1/25/2003 - Hobbies
1/11/2003 - General Discussion/Open Forum
2002
12/28/2002 - General Discussion/Open Forum
12/14/2002 - Questionnaire results (KD Symptoms)
11/18/2002 - Carriers Support Chat
11/02/2002 - General Discussion/Open Forum
10/19/2002 - 2002 Post Conference Update
10/05/2002 - Sleep Apnea & CPAPS
09/21/2002 - Cruising, Vacations
09/07/2002 - General Discussion/Open Forum
08/24/2002 - Overdoing it, How not to
08/10/2002 - Mobility, Freedom1, Lark
07/27/2002 - General Discussion/Open Forum
07/13/2002 - Dealing with Frustrations
06/29/2002 - Weight Control
06/15/2002 - Prescriptions & Alternative Medicine
06/01/2002 - Vacation Travel Tips
05/18/2002 - Wives and Significant Others
05/04/2002 - Carriers Concerns
04/20/2002 - Social Security & Disability
04/06/2002 - General Discussion/Open Forum
03/23/2002 - Pre-Surgery Considerations
03/09/2002 - Helpful Solutions for everyday tasks
02/23/2002 - Hobbies
02/09/2002 - KD Discussion - Dr. Jonathan Katz
01/26/2002 - General Discussion/Open Forum
01/12/2002 - Dr. Diane Merry Special Guest
2001
12/15/2001 - Dr. Albert LaSpada Special Guest
11/20/2001 - Life Insurance NY Life Special Guest
11/03/2001 - General Discussion/Open Forum
10/20/2001 - General Discussion/Open Forum
10/06/2001 - General Discussion/Open Forum
09/22/2001 - Pain
08/25/2001 - Numbness
07/25/2001 - General Discussion/Open Forum
07/14/2001 - Spouses and Significant Others
06/30/2001 - FSMA Conference Q&A
06/16/2001 - General Discussion/Open Forum
06/02/2001 - Mental Health and Depression
05/19/2001 - Asking for help
05/05/2001 - General Discussion/Open Forum
04/21/2001 - Exercise & Weight Control
04/07/2001 - Vacations & Travel Tips
3/24/2001 - General Discussion/Open Forum
3/10/2001 - Medical Aids, Prescription Drugs
2/24/2001 - Disability Aids & Devices
2/10/2001 - SBMA and Career (Current & Options)
1/27/2001 - Spouses & Significant others dealing with SBMA
1/13/2001 - SBMA carriers and their concerns
2000
12/09/2000 - SBMA, How it affects Family & friends
11/11/2000 - Dr. Fischbeck Q&A on SBMA
10/28/2000 - Disability benefits, Open Forum
10/14/2000 - Introduction, Open Forum