Abstinence & Celibacy The pressures of sex from peers, the media and culture can be overwhelming, but you are in total control of your body and celibacy is a choice that... 598 Members

Accidents This community is dedicated to helping members recover from accidents and unexpected events that have caused emotional and/or physical distress. Some... 376 Members

Achondroplasia (Dwarfism) Achondroplasia is a type of genetic disorder that is a common cause of dwarfism. Only one copy of the gene needs to be present for the disorder to... 24 Members

Achromatopsia Achromatopsia is a medical condition (also called maskun or rod monochromatism) characterized by a low cone cell count or lack of function in cone... 6 Members

Acne Having a bad skin day? Year? Life? Join the club. The most common form of acne is known as "acne vulgaris", meaning "common acne." Excessive... 850 Members

Acromegaly Acromegaly (from Greek akros "high" and megas "large" - extremities enlargement) is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland... 251 Members

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), also known as acute myeloid leukemia, is a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells. Patients with AML usually... 278 Members

Addison's Disease Addison's disease (also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism) is a rare endocrine disorder. It is estimated that it affects... 266 Members

ADHD / ADD Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are more common than you might think. It is a syndrome that... 2,575 Members

Adoption Adoption is the legal act of permanently placing a child with a parent or parents other than the birth parents. Whether you are looking to adopt,... 674 Members

Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder, often precipitated by the fear of having a panic attack in a setting from which there is no easy means of escape.... 3,249 Members

Albinism Albinism is a lack of pigmentation in the eyes, skin and hair. Albinism is an inherited condition resulting from the combination of recessive alleles... 22 Members

Alcoholism Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If... 3,981 Members

Allergies When the immune system responds to a foreign substance in an abnormal way, it is classified as an allergy. When the body first contacts the... 790 Members

Alopecia Areata Alopecia areata ("baldness in spots") is a form of hair loss from areas of the body, usually from the scalp. Because it causes bald spots on the head... 243 Members

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD or Alpha-1) is a genetic disorder caused by reduced levels of alpha 1-antitrypsin in the blood. It can lead to... 32 Members

Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia and characterized by progressive cognitive deterioration with declining activities of... 336 Members

Amnesia Amnesia (or amnaesia) is a condition in which memory is disturbed. The causes of amnesia are organic or functional. Organic causes include damage to... 111 Members

Amputees Amputation is the removal of a body extremity by trauma or surgery. Many have undergone amputation or have been living with a missing limb since... 264 Members

Amyloidosis Primary amyloidosis occurs when the body's antibody-producing cells do not function properly and produce abnormal protein fibers made of antibody... 14 Members

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease, Maladie de Charcot or motor neurone disease) is a progressive, almost... 90 Members

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS, or "Androgen resistance syndrome") is a set of disorders of sexual differentiation that results from mutations... 8 Members

Androgenic Alopecia Androgenic alopecia (also known as androgenetic alopecia or alopecia androgenetica) is a common form of hair loss in both men and women. The pattern... 89 Members

Anemia Anemia (or anaemia), which literally means "without blood," is a deficiency of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin. This results in a reduced ability... 459 Members

Aneurysms An aneurysm (or aneurism) is localized, blood-filled dilation (bulge) of a blood vessel caused by disease or weakening of the vessel wall. Aneurysms... 119 Members

Anger Management Anger management commonly refers to therapeutic techniques by which someone with excessive or uncontrollable anger can control or reduce their... 2,388 Members

Angina Angina pectoris is chest pain due to ischemia (a lack of blood and hence oxygen supply) to the heart muscle, generally due to obstruction or spasm of... 106 Members

Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic form of arthritis--it is an inflammatory disease that causes joints, cartilage or other fibrous tissue (such... 220 Members

Antiphospholipid Syndrome Antiphospholipid syndrome (or antiphospholipid antibody syndrome) is a disorder of coagulation which causes thrombosis in both arteries and veins, as... 101 Members

Anxiety Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine... 19,135 Members

Anxiety Disorders in Children Childhood","This community is for parents and caregivers of children who exhibit signs of anxiety. Anxiety refers to a complex combination of... 662 Members

Aphasia Aphasia is a loss or impairment of the ability to produce and/or comprehend language, due to brain damage. It is usually a result of damage to the... 87 Members

Arnold-Chiari Malformation Arnold-Chiari malformation, sometimes referred to as 'Chiari malformation' or ACM, is a congenital anomaly of the brain. Arnold-Chiari Malformation... 192 Members

Arrhythmias Cardiac arrhythmia is a group of conditions in which the muscle contraction of the heart is irregular or is faster or slower than normal. Some... 311 Members

Arteriosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a disease affecting the arterial blood vessel. It is commonly referred to as a "hardening" or "furring" of the arteries. It is... 74 Members

Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to... 960 Members

Arthritis - Juvenile Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), is the most common form of persistent arthritis in... 66 Members

Asperger Syndrome Asperger syndrome - also referred to as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's, Aspergers or just AS - is one of five neurobiological pervasive... 720 Members

Asthma Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system where the airways narrow, often in response to a "trigger" such as exposure to an allergen, cold... 748 Members

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmia) which involves the two small, upper heart chambers (the atria).... 691 Members