Patient Spotlights

Cmdr. Bill Manofsky, ret.

Ten years ago I experienced a profound bout of dizziness, disequilibrium, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms after taking the anti-malarial drug mefloquine (previously marketed as Lariam) prescribed to me by the U.S. Navy at the start

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Beverly Zeroogian

My son Josh was 12 years old when he attended a three week camp that was recommended for him and and run by his occupational therapist. He had some sensory issues that made writing and

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Sheldon Sugar

My life changed and my career as a tv cameraman/videographer gradually came to a halt starting back in 2003. My fellow cameramen would notice I was losing my balance while carrying my video equipment for

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Laurie Rainey

When I hear people  casually say that life can change in a minute I shudder at how true that really is. In June of 2010 I was enjoying a balmy weekend in wine country with

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Melissa Bosserman

HEY! Where’s the snow?” I hear for the umpteenth time. I crack a wry smile, but inside I’m not laughing. If only they knew. People stare at me when I walk. At first, it made

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Jody Connell

My story. Not sure how to sum up the last 3 ½ years. I remember in one support group a speaker asking “How many here remember the date of their first attack?” For me it

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