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These
online forums are invaluable in discussing
symptoms, problems, treatment options and
more with others who suffer from the same
problems you are researching. |
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Master List of Disease and Condition Support Organization
Sites (there are several references to
specific disease forums here) |
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About.com Health (each site has it's own
support forum) |
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WegoHealth (look for communities) |
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HealthBoards.com
Outstanding
support group site with free participation
in dozens of forums for diseases, conditions
and treatment options. diagKNOWsis.org
is a supporter and participant of
HealthBoards.com |
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DailyStrength
(communities ranging from medical, to mental
health, to relationship groups. Free
membership.) |
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MedHelp International (depending on
chosen forum, these may be monitored by
professionals to provide help) |
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Yahoo (From specific conditions and
diseases, to discussions of specific drugs
and therapies, there are thousands of groups
in which you may participate. For some
you need to get permission by contacting the
group moderator. Instructions are
found at Yahoo's site.) |
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America Online
(You must be a member to participate in
message boards. Keyword--> Health
Boards) |
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Google Groups (there are almost 2,000
groups related to health issues in which
anyone may participate.) |
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WebMD Community Boards |
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iVillage Message Boards |
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Self Help Sourcebook
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MD Junction
 (support
groups, health forums) |
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Blog: Most current patient
advocacy commentary |
