I was diagnosed with it 7 years ago when I was 12. I'm 19 now and I want to find more information about it. Especially in Australia, where I live.
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Put Aspergers Syndrome in the search bar.\n\n\n\nAsperger's Disorder is the term for a specific type of pervasive developmental disorder which is characterized by problems in development of social skills and behavior. In the past, many children with Asperger's Disorder were diagnosed as having autism, another of the pervasive developmental disorders, or other disorders. While autism and Asperger's have certain similarities, there are also important differences. For this reason, children suspected of having these conditions require careful evaluation.\n\nIn general, a child with Asperger's Disorder functions at a higher level than the typical child with autism. For example, many children with Asperger's Disorder have normal intelligence. While most children with autism fail to develop language or have language delays, children with Asperger's Disorder are usually using words by the age of two, although their speech patterns may be somewhat odd.\n\nMost children with Asperger's Disorder have difficulty interacting with their peers. They tend to be loners and may display eccentric behaviors. A child with Asperger's, for example, may spend hours each day preoccupied with counting cars passing on the street or watching only the weather channel on television. Coordination difficulties are also common with this disorder. These children often have special educational needs.\n\nAlthough the cause of Asperger's Disorder is not yet known, current research suggests that a tendency toward the condition may run in families. Children with Asperger's Disorder are also at risk for other psychiatric problems including depression, attention deficit disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.\n\nChild and adolescent psychiatrists have the training and expertise to evaluate pervasive developmental disorders like autism and Asperger's Disorder. They can also work with families to design appropriate and effective treatment programs. Currently, the most effective treatment involves a combination of psychotherapy, special education, behavior modification, and support for families. Some children with Asperger's Disorder will also benefit from medication.\n\nThe outcome for children with Asperger's Disorder is generally more promising than for those with autism. Due to their higher level of intellectual functioning, many of these children successfully finish high school and attend college. Although problems with social interaction and awareness persist, they can also develop lasting relationships with family and friends.
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yes u need to keep away from young children and plder adults also those is immuno supression. it can take up 2 2 years to recover from it. i'm still recovering now and had it 9 months ago. it can go undeteced in your system for up2 6 months so my GP said. so if i were u i would tuck ur self up into bed and have a good rest.
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It depends on a few things: how old you were when you had it, how severe your case was, and how healthy you are now.  If you were very young (like, 2 years or younger) it is possible that your body didn't make sufficient antibodies for your adult life.  If you didn't have a very serious case, the same may be true.  If you have a compromised immune system for any reason, you could also be vulnerable.\n\nHowever, if you are healthy, had a pretty solid case previously, and were at least old enough to remember being sick, you're probably okay.  Still, I wouldn't suggest going out of your way to be around your roomates' things.  Wash your hands, get lots of rest, drink lots of fluids - play it safe.
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I do not have it, but I have a condition that can lead to it.\n\nI hope your mom has been diagnosed early... for her, and for you and the rest of your family.  \n\nLook it up on the net.  Web MD whatever, Google it, Wikipedia.  I dont want to tell you anything, you need to read it for yourself *and this d*ck telling you your mom is going to die... GO TO HELL MAN! what a jerk*\n\nI dont know how old you are.. but regardless.  Read what you can, understand as much as you can absorb... and love your mom and be a good girl :) \n\nGood luck to your family, I wish you the best.
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U R SUFFERING FROM WHAT IS CALLED A RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE. U MUST HAVE TAKEN PENICILLIN PROPHLAXIS FOR IT I AM SURE .I DO NOT KNOW UR AGE BUT USUALLY THE PROPHLAXIS IS TAKEN FOR 5YRS FROM THE TIME U R DIAGNOSED OR TILL U TURN 21 WHICH EVER COMES FIRST. THE CHANCES R SAID 2 B VERY LITTLE AFTER 30 OF U GETTING THE SYPMTPS BUT U MUST TAKE CARE WHENEVER U GET A RESPIRATORY INF EG SORETHROAT ETC
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I was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis in 1999.  Since that time, I have done extensive research on the disease.  I could answer almost any question someone would want to know.  Please contact me at blackfootj@cableone.net.
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You can try webmd.com   It may give you some information you are looking for.
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This is a disease like any other. You need to seek medical attention before its too late. You may also need to be in a clinic for awhile in order to get the help you need. Sounds to me that that might be the right road to take. Your life should mean everything to you, don't waste it away, get help.
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I see so much misinformation thrown out there, and it is pretty frightening.  I think this is a very useful forum in certain situations, such as "I have been diagnosed with condition X by a doctor.  Where can I get more info?  Or what is your experience with this disease?"\nBut too many people are out there asking to be diagnosed by strangers who are in no way qualified to do so.  I have been known to throw out this comment from time to time (I actually have it in a folder on my desk top so I can copy and paste it!):\n"With all due respect, you should not be looking for a diagnosis on this site.  I am in the medical field, and I am constantly horrified by the amount of totally wrong information/suggestions that I see here on a hourly basis.  Even if someone says they are a nurse or doctor, you have no idea if they really are or not.  On the internet, you can be anything you want to be.  There are resources out there.  Go to your doctor, or at least call your doctor.  Many offices have nurse practitioners who can return your calls and answer questions.  Call the nurse at your city/county Public Health office.  Many insurance companies have a number where you can speak with a nurse, so see if your insurance company provides that service.  At least you will know that you can trust their expertise.   I believe this site is useful for things such as…I have been diagnosed with such and such disease/condition, what is your experience with it.  OR  where can I find more information of such and such.  But asking people to diagnose you here is just plain dangerous……"\n\nIf the person is asking something that I feel qualified to answer, I will.  Or I can research for sites where they can educate themselves.  I have also come to realize that we, as parents, are not doing enough to educate our young people.  Their lack of BASIC knowledge of their bodies is appalling.
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I was told I had hepatitis C, about 30 years ago. I was young,and did not care. So far, no problems. maybe I am just lucky.
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I have a form of it called Asperger's syndrome, and I HATE it.  I'm forced to leave all the clubs I join and everything because I can't get along with the people in it.  And no, I'm not a savant or anything, either.  I strongly support research and hope someone will find a cure for autistic spectrum disorders.  No one should have to live with this.
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check out these websites if you havn't already..good luck and sorry to hear the news..\nhttp://www.sclero.org/support/stories/english/h-i-j/jay/a-to-z.html\nwww.scleroderma.org
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Informed about of course.  Letting them know it's normal at an early age can help answer a lot of questions.  It did for me I learned about it when I was about 8.  I was already doing it way before then but reading and talking about it with an elder made me feel better knowing there wasn't something wrong with me
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OK, so it's a mood disorder and a serious mental illness. It has a strong genetic component, but appears to be triggered environmentally. There are no diagnostic tests for it, just psychiatric evaluation. Most sufferers are not diagnosed until middle age, and it takes an average of around 8-10 years to get a correct diagnosis. Historically, figures suggested it affects about 0.8% of the population at some point, which makes it about half as common as schizophrenia. In recent years, bipolar disorder has become an 'in' diagnosis, and many more people are being diagnosed at younger and younger ages. As with ADHD, this fad may well pass with time, although for the moment many celebrities appear to be 'popularising' it.\n\nIt is characterised by episodes of severe clinical depression and mania or hypomania (for definitions of those, see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Current_diagnostic_criteria_for_bipolar_disorder ). The extreme end of mania often turns into psychosis, complete with hallucinations and delusions. During manic phases, the person's judgement and perception of reality is severely compromised, leading to risky actions with potentially damaging consequences (financially, sexually and relationship-wise). Untreated, episodes generally worsen over time due to an effect known as kindling. Untreated Bipolar sufferers are at a very high risk of suicide: 20-25% attempt it, and 15% succeed.\n\nThe cycles in bipolar disorder are much longer than people generally believe. Anyone whose mood changes from minute to minute is very unlikely to be bipolar. Bipolar 1 is characterised by mood episodes lasting many months, while Bipolar 2 has episodes in the region of weeks to months. Rapid and ultra-rapid cycling bipolar disorder is rare, and cycles last days to weeks.\n\nThere are many drugs available to treat the symptoms of bipolar (there is no cure). These are either anti-convulsants or anti-psychotics (personally I take both), and the most well known of these is Lithium. Most patients will go through a number of different drugs before finding one that works for them.
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Yeah, I heard about it a couple months ago. It sounds great and I wish it had been around when my kids were a little younger. Probably would have saved a doctors visit or two, as well as some stress.
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My son was born with it. I had brothers whom we now believe had it. One of who died because he was born in 1949 & the doctors back then didn't know what it was. It can now be fixed with surgery.  My son had two surgeries when he was a baby. He's almost 16 yrs old now and perfectly healthy.         E-mail me?
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You never grow out of it.  It is a neurological disorder and it never goes away.  The symptoms might get less and less with age.