Sharing Mayo Clinic - December 2012 Archives

Carla Huelsmann felt seizures were taking over her life. Surgery at Mayo Clinic gave it back to her.

When Cecilia Van Gorp began losing movement and strength in her limbs, doctors thought she had Lou Gehrig's disease. A trip to Mayo Clinic revealed multifocal motor neuropathy.

Radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery put Miami scuba diver back in the water.

Harper Blommers could not touch her head because of an injury suffered at birth. After surgery at Mayo, she is now happily dancing like her sister.

Jeffrey Hughes is one of the first patients in the U.S. to undergo deep brain stimulation for his chronic headaches — and he is happy he had the courage to make that choice.

When doctors discovered a large tumor wrapped around Wendy Cook's sciatic nerve and extending into her pelvis, she turned to Mayo Clinic for help.

For Carter Schlink cranium remolding — and the colorful helmet that makes it possible — are a great fit.

Heidi wanted to reward herself for getting through a hard time in her life. Her choice: cosmetic surgery.

John Greller was a swimming hero at the National Kidney Foundation Transplant Games. He gave his medals to his real heroes — his wife, his (donor) son, and the Mayo transplant team.

Surgery to treat epilepsy has allowed Melissa Bruesehoff to enjoy many things that once seemed out of reach — including motherhood.

Sean Murphy enduring debilitating chronic headaches due to Chiari type I malformation; Mayo Clinic surgeons provided relief.

As I get ready to celebrate the holidays with my family this year, I’m preparing to pay special attention to my father and grandmother. Both have had a stroke in the past. And while both are doing well, I learned earlier this year while working on a project that the biggest risk for a stroke is to have had one already. I also found that the incidence of stroke – and heart attacks – increases at the holiday season. I’m hopeful that I won’t be calling 911 but I’m much more aware of the signs and symptoms of stroke, particularly after participating this past August in a nationally syndicated public service announcement (PSA) supporting the American Stroke Association.