| | These online forums are invaluable in discussing symptoms, problems, treatment options and more with others who suffer from the same problems you are researching. |
| • | Master List of Disease and Condition Support Organization Sites (there are several references to specific disease forums here) |
| • | About.com Health (each site has it's own support forum) |
| • | WegoHealth (look for communities) |
| • | 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 |
| • | DailyStrength (communities ranging from medical, to mental health, to relationship groups. Free membership.) |
| • | MedHelp International (depending on chosen forum, these may be monitored by professionals to provide help) |
| • | 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.) |
| • | America Online (You must be a member to participate in message boards. Keyword--> Health Boards) |
| • | Google Groups (there are almost 2,000 groups related to health issues in which anyone may participate.) |
| • | WebMD Community Boards |
| • | iVillage Message Boards |
| • | Self Help Sourcebook |
| • | MD Junction   (support groups, health forums) |
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| | Blog: Most current patient advocacy commentary |
