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Undiagnosed Illness

Model. 1 group in NC. Founded 1993. Emotional, spiritual and educational support for persons with either rare or undiagnosed illnesses and their families. Also has a registry for loin pain hematuria syndrome.
Write:
Hearts and Hands
c/o Winoka Plummer
1648 Oliver's Crossing Circle
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Voice: 336-785-7612
Verified: 12/1/2009

International. Founded 2006. Provides information and mutual support to those who have an undiagnosed illness. Has an 'E-List' to enable persons in need of diagnosis to communicate, exchange information and provide each other with support. Promotes changes in the healthcare system to facilitate the prompt and accurate diagnosis of medical disorders, especially rare disorders.
Write:
In Need Of Diagnosis, Inc.
P.O. Box 536456
Orlando, FL 32853-6456
Voice: 1-888-894-9190 or 407-405-6363
Fax: 407-898-4234
Website: http://www.inod.org
E-mail: help@inod.org
Verified: 9/9/2010

National. Founded 2004. Mutual support network and information for parents of children with an undiagnosed or unnamed condition. Newsletter and E-list discussion group for parents to share information and provide each other with support.
Write:
Syndromes Without A Name
1745 Lorna Lane
Otsego, MI 49078
Voice: 1-888-880-7926 or 269-6946061
Website: http://www.undiagnosed-usa.org
E-mail: amyclugston@undiagnosed-usa.org
Verified: 9/15/2010

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Last Updated: May 11, 2011

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