Feb
22
If Your Family Has Madelung’s Disease…
ByIf you have a definitive diagnosis of Madelung’s Disease, and there are 2-3 affected family members (all diagnosed), Dr. Karen Herbst, one of the foremost specialists in rare adipose disorders, would like to speak to you. Please contact her at karen.herbst@va.gov. Let her know you saw the posting on the FDRS website. Thanks!

hi, i have been diagnosed with madelungs disease and i have an appointment with dr herbst on july 5, 2011. i do not think i am going to make it to that date. i have gained over 100 pounds in 9 months and have been blessed with side effects such as asthma, osteoporosis, to name a few. my physician says he can not get ahold of anyone to give me any type of program to try in the meantime. please help