Let’s face it, for families who face chronic health conditions life doesn’t always go to plan. Over the years, my family has faced many decision points due to unexpected events like illness or medical issues. I was recently helping a friend talk through a necessary pivot when I realized we had developed “Pivot Principles” over … Read more
This is a wonderful resource for families to learn more about getting the best care in a wide range of clinical areas. Click HERE for a PDF version of this document. The Care of Congenital Myopathy: A Guide for Families is a comprehensive care guide developed for families and people with congenital myopathy (CM) in response … Read more
Greetings families affected by titin related muscle and heart disorders. Our world is now facing the global health challenge of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Please keep in mind that there are special considerations for people with titin health disorders, including carriers. Please see details below. Video update from Dr. A. Reghan Foley, Neuromuscular and Neurogenetic … Read more
New genetic technologies have made recent expanded diagnosis of titin related muscle and heart disorders possible. We are at the tip of the iceburg as far as these discoveries. That makes our families and researchers pioneers in the age of discovery in regards to titinopathies. Please check out this 3 minute video:
Managing breathing is one of the most important factors to maintain overall health and longevity for people with muscle weakness. Because titinopathies cause such a wide variety of health issues in different people, it is good for most people to get a regular evaluation of respiratory (breathing) health. This is a link to a great … Read more
The year my son got the flu he missed 63 days of school. He was exhausted for months afterwards. It was a very difficult time for our family and not one we’d like to go through again. The flu can make you miss work, school or even be hospitalized. People with muscle disease are at … Read more