Familial Mediterranean Fever resources: Who to contact around the world

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FMF and Periodic Fever Syndrome
Resources:

The following is a list of persons, places and organizations that may be of use in your quest to better
understand, diagnose, manage and eventually cure
Familial Mediterranean Fever and associated periodic fever illnesses:

Index this page ....
FMF in general	Genetics	Medications	Research
Comorbid medical concerns	FMFcommunity Links	FMF and reproductive health	Periodic Fever Illnesses


Caveat emptor: These links are provided for general information. FMFcommunity.org, its creator and subscribers cannot vouch for the information contained therein. There is no substitute for first-hand, well-informed medical advice and your own assertive self-advocacy.

FMF in general	FMFcommunity.org frequently asked questions
	General information about FMF and related
	More good general info about genetics
	Mayo Clinic on FMF
	National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
	CIGNA (USA insurance company) discusses FMF diagnosis and treatment

Genetics	To find a geneticist in your area
	D. Kastner, MD, original genetic research report
	Genetics in detail
	Genetics of Familial Mediterranean Fever and Its Implications George E. Ehrlich, MD (1998)

FMF and Reproductive health	FMF and reproductive medicine: Contact בן שטרית אלדד
	Go to FMFcommunity Reproductive Health page

Research	2005 International Congress on FMF
	IX European Pediatric Rheumatology Congress (2002)

Comorbid medical concerns	FMF gene mutation related to multiple sclerosis?
	Renal amyloidosis
	Polyarteritis Nodosa

Medication	Go to FMFcommunity medications page
	Colchicine
	Etanercept (Marketed as Enbrel)
	Enbrel + colchicine for periodic fevers
	Meperidine (Demerol) for pain management can cause seizures!
	Infliximab Marketed as Remicade or Humira

Periodic Fever Illnesses	Go to FMFcommunity DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS links
	FMF, TRAPS, HIDS, NOMID (Cleveland Clinic)
	Familial Cold Auto-infammatory Syndrome or FCU Hoffman 2003/2005

Caregivers	Go to FMFcommunity CAREGIVERS' page
	"When husbands are caregivers"
	Coping with chronic illness
	Caregiver.com a publication for family caregivers
	Caregivers of children with chronic illnesses