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Symptoms: Tall, thin stature ~ Long fingers ~ Unusually long arms and legs ~ Curvature of the spine
Chest bone that curves inward or outward ~ Flat feet or high arches ~ Nearsightedness
Weakening of the connective tissue, most dangerously of the aorta
For medical information about the Marfan syndrome, visit the National Marfan Foundation

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Books of Interest

Chicken Soup for the Fisherman's Soul
Jennie Logsdon Martin has a story in here. Her story is as much about living with the Marfan syndrome as it is about fishing.

Own Your Health
Roanne Weisman and her son have Marfan, and in some sections of the book they share their experiences.
Amazon.com

The Truth About Chronic Pain
A whole chapter is about Mathew Rudes' experiences. Mathew was born with severe Marfan symptoms.

The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Marfan Syndrome
I have not read this book and do not necessarily recommend it. You may want to see John's review of it at the bottom of Amazon.com's page.

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Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Pemaquid Man Ready to Set Sail
Posted at 7:57 PM
Pemaquid Man Ready to Set Sail: "Later this week, if the wind and the waves are right, Danny Sicotte of Pemaquid hopes to sail out of Rockland Harbor on board a 100 foot sailing vessel, RawFaith."


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