Question 1

is neurofibromatosis a rare disease?

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Define rare: At 1/4000 births this is relatively common compared to many genetically influenced afflictions. About a 3rd are new mutations and the others are passed from an affected parent to half their offspring.

Question 2

what can be done for the neurological disease called nf?

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Careful exam: Nf refers to neurofibromatosis.  Type one is most common with cafe au lait spots, freckling and benign neuromas.  Serious complications may develop with epilepsy, retardation, brain tumors, systemic tumors.  Type two involves tumors of the ear nerves.  It is highly genetic, and nf1 gene assay is easy to obtain.

Question 3

is there any difference between neurofibromatosis and elephant man's disese?

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No same: Same, neurofibromatosis  nf1  von recklinghusen's disease) is disease genetically transmitted, when had disfiguring extensive skin manifestations involving face  also called elephant man's disease. Original famous ( and tragic ) patient is joseph merrick ( 862-1890 ).

Question 4

is neurofibromatosis a polygenic disorder, or is there a single mutation?

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Single gene disorder: Neurofibromatosis type 1 is caused by a mutation of the nf1 gene on chromosome 17. This gene normally allows your cells to make a protein called neurofibromin. So far we have found more than 500 different mutations in this gene in people with this condition. You just need one mutation to get nf1 - half the time it comes out of the blue, and half the time it's inherited from a parent.

Question 5

have you ever heard of the genetic disorder known as nerofibromatosis(nf) because i have nf2 and i am just looking to see if it us well known?

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NF syndromes: Nf is one of the best known of the neuro-cutaneous syndromes (skin findings suggest nervous system problems) is has several distinct forms. Many are new mutations but these can be inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. A second ncs is tuberous sclerosis.

Question 6

who gets nf?

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Inherited or new : Neurofibromatosis can be passed from parent to child as an autosomal dominant trait, meaning an affected parent can pass a single gene to their son/daughter and they get the disease. At least half of nf cases arise as a new gene mutation in a kid.

Question 7

what causes nf?

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Neurofibromatosis?: If by nf you mean neurofibromatosis, it is either of two diseases that are inherited dominantly (parent to child, 50% odds).  You can help yourself by learning more about them and being a good partner with your physician.

Question 8

i have nf 1. its causes seizers but i can't take meds. how can i stop them with out meds?

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Work with doc: A seizure disorder is worrisome & if related to a structural defect like in nf, it can be a progressive problem. You say you can't take meds ? You may not have been tolerant to those tried before but their are many that could help that you should try before giving up. Work with a neurologist & come up with a workable plan.

Question 9

what to do if i have nf type 1 i'm perfectly heathly and no disformities can i join the marines when i turn 18 i'm 16 years ol?

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Neurofibromatosis: NF1 is a complex disease and has many manifestations and if you are healthy with no tumors and in particular any growing ones then you are doing well. as for joining the US Marines it is unlikely they will accept you with that diagnosis do to the long term possibilites.

Question 10

is there any research is being done on neurofibromatosis (nf)?

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A lot: I would visit:
http://www.Ninds.Nih.Gov/disorders/neurofibromatosis/neurofibromatosis.Htm

do you have type 1 or 2.

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