Mitochondrial Diseases Support Group
Mitochondrial diseases comprise those disorders that affect the function of the mitochondria and/or are due to mitochondrial DNA. The effects of mitochondrial disease can be quite varied. Since the distribution of defective DNA may vary from organ to organ within the body, the mutation that in one person may cause liver disease might in another person cause a brain...
In the process of figuring out what's wrong with my gallbladder, doctors found a "huge" hiatal hernia that will probably need surgical repair. Is this yet another muscle weakness problem common to mito folks?
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I too have a hiatel hernia. I have severe stomach problems (Pain, reflux, fullness). My GI Dr. does not think my hernia is causing any of my symptoms. I think he is dead wrong. He wants to do a 24hr probe study and Esophageal Motility test. I couldn't get a ride to this out of town hospital last month and now that I have a ride they can't fit me in. I am so frustrated. Dr. won't give me any meds.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
