Marfan's Syndrome[Killpill28]

Posted by Killpill28 on Feb. 27, 2007, 7:32 p.m.

Well, yea. I walked into a pet store, and the cashier walked yet and asked if I had Marfan's, and of course I had no idea wtf he was talking about. So he explains this whole thing, the symptoms, and physical traits. He of course has this. It is a mutation of the muscles of the heart, and joints. Making whoever has it tall, skinny, and bony. All of which I am, and he was. He asks me it I have an indent in my chest, which I do. stigmatizations(not sure if I spelled that right) in my eyes, I do. Big hands, and the ability it put my arm behind my back to were the shoulders turn so I can bend my elbow along my spine up to my neck, I can do. I can also take my thumb and place it behind my hand passed the knuckles.

The bad thing about this syndrome is it can be fatal if left untreated, the persons heart would fail.

So, I am getting checked for it once my appointment being made tomorrow comes through.

Here is the definition:

Marfan syndrome is an inheritable disorder of connective tissue, the tissue that strengthens the body's structures. Disorders of connective tissue affect the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, eyes, and skin.

Symptoms:

* Family history of Marfan syndrome: I don't know.

* Long, lanky frame: Yes

* Long, thin limbs: Yes

* Armspan significantly greater than body height: Yes

* Long, spidery fingers (arachnodactyly): Yes

* Funnel chest (pectus excavatum ) or pigeon breast (pectus carinatum ): Yes

* Scoliosis: Forming

* Visual difficulties: I wear glasses

* Flat feet: Yes

* Learning disability/school problems: No

* Thin, narrow face: Yes

* Micrognathia (small lower jaw): I don't know.

* Coloboma of iris: WTF?

* Hypotonia: Wtf?

So, in closing, here is a pic of Halo: Lost Hope, which I have not talked about for a while:

Comments

Killpill28 17 years, 8 months ago

Btw, the pic is a little old, the spartan is not above the light anymore.

Flea1991 17 years, 8 months ago

That disease sounds freaky.

Killpill28 17 years, 8 months ago

And, I do look normal, besides the tallness.

KaBob799 17 years, 8 months ago

If a cashier is better at noticing you might have a disease than whatever doctor you go to, you might need a new doctor =/

LunchTime 17 years, 8 months ago

lol…that disease does sound a little odd…but cool at the same time ;)

Killpill28 17 years, 8 months ago

Lol, the this is not so well known. Firefox says I spelled a wrong word when I type it in.

Polystyrene Man 17 years, 8 months ago

Quote:
It is a mutation of the muscles of the heart, and joints.
I know plenty of people with Marfan's syndrome, and the affects it has on the muscles, heart, arteries, and bones are mostly secondary. Primarily, the disease affects the connective tissue.

Whereas you're just hearing about it now, you probably don't have a very bad case of it (if at all), so you'll probably live a full life. [:)]

Polystyrene Man 17 years, 8 months ago

Yes, Goddammit. IT IS A DISEASE.

DEFINITION: a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of GENETIC OR DEVELOPMENTAL errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors;

Polystyrene Man 17 years, 8 months ago

Ahhhh. Read

It's a disease.

Polystyrene Man 17 years, 8 months ago

Look, I know you'd rather be a mutant than a diseased person, because mutants are cool, but it really is a disease. I don't mean to be harsh.