With a little help from my friends…
Since I gave y’all the website for the DYNA foundation, I was thinking about the other sources of info that I could give you to help give more insight about this disorder. Every little bit helps, right?
First thing that comes to mind is the book “The Fainting Phenomenon” by Dr. Blair Grubb. I don’t remember if I have mentioned the book before, either way, I am going to do it again! The book is very helpful and insightful to all the bits and pieces of this disorder, no matter which form of Dysautonomia you have. But, keep in mind, it was written by a doctor. A very, very, VERY smart doctor, so sometimes it can be a little technical. For the most part though, its pretty easy to follow. I remember when I first got a hold of it, I went through the lists of symptoms and was just doing a checklist in my head. I believe the book is available to purchase on Amazon…I think my mom bought it there. BUT, if I may plug my workplace right here, it is available at the library as well if you just want to check it out and scan through it.
Another source of info is…ME! No, I am not a doctor, heck, I am only 21 years old (22 on the 28th though YAY!!) But those 21 years have been affected by this disorder, so I figure I should know what I am talking about with this disorder. If you ever have any questions about how to contact Dr. Grubb, or there is another doctor in Monroe if you need to get in fairly quick to see a physician. His name is Dr. Suarez, and he is a very good doctor, I was just too much of a mess for him to deal with…Or if you just need someone to talk to, don’t even hesitate to e-mail me or anything. I am more than happy to talk to you, don’t be shy! I certainly am not!!
And on that note, I am off for the day. Going to go apartment hunting *groan* and then going to dinner with my mom and sisters to see my aunt who is in town. Toodle-loo for now!