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Educating, advocating, connecting patients & supporting research for the prevention, treatment & cure of #porphyria #PorphyriaStrong 💜 #porphyriawarriors

Bradenton, FL USA
Joined April 2009
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NEW SHIRTS AVAILABLE!! V-necks, long & short sleeves & tons of colors! Visit: PorphyriaFoundation.org/apf-… Creative design by APF member Andrew McManamon @andrewmcmanamon #porphyria #americanporphyriafoundation #porphyriaitsinmyblood #apfstore #porphyriaapparel #porphyriafoundation
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Calling all book lovers! You're invited to join a new APF book club starting August 8th. Connect monthly with other members & forget about porphyria for a while. Email [email protected] to join. #Porphyria #MoreThanPorphyria #PorphyriaStrong #BookClub #ReadBooks
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La APF con @porfiria_org , SMP, @eileenhudson , @Fundacionporfir , Costa Rica Porfiria y Argentina Centro de Porfiria les invitan a un Zoom con el experto @genesmd con preguntas y respuestas. Para registrarse, contacte a [email protected] #porfiriajuntos
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Last day so please click! We have partnered with @RecordatiRareUS to raise awareness of #Porphyria. CLICK THIS LINK ➡️ bit.ly/3L2izl5, and Recordati Rare Diseases will donate $5 (up to $5K) for every click. Let’s Fight Porphyria Together! #SpotlightPorphyria #PAW2023
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Today at 1pm ET - Spotlight on Acute Porphyrias featuring Porphyria Expert Dr. Roy E. Smith w/ Q&A. AHP patients will also present. Please email [email protected] to register #PAW2023 #SpotlightPorphyria #porphyria #PorphyriaAwarenessWeek #porphyriawarriors
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With @PorphyriaCanada announcing EPP Patient Day Virtual Event! Presentation by Porphyria Expert Dr. Karl Saardi of @GW_MFA w/ Q&A, children & adults share & a MAJOR announcement for EPP Patients - Don't miss this event! Comment below or contact [email protected].
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Today is Rare Disease Day across the globe!! DARE TO SHOW YOUR RARE! We put Patients First and have dedicated ourselves to Rare Disease and Porphyria for over 40 years!💜 We are not so rare together and we are here for you everyday! #apf #rarediseaseday #porphyria #purplepain
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Exciting News! The APF store is now open fun new shirts, necklaces, and more goodies get your today either order by phone or by custom ink link. Go to porphyriafoundation.org Next Click on APF Store
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EPP & XLP PATIENT MEETING Free to attend!
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If you need assistance with Porphyria please contact the APF today. Receive a free patient & Dr. Packet by email. Reply to [email protected]
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Please friends, give someone in the Porphyria community a donation today. fb.watch/hfpBa080nB/?mibexti…
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Please take a moment on Giving Tuesday to give to the APF. You are the ones that keep us moving in education & research for the Porphyrias. facebook.com/donate/81662599…
Medical Moment- Ferritin: a protein present in the liver, which binds and stores iron. A small amount of ferritin (serum ferritin) circulates freely in the blood, where it may be measured. To learn more click porphyriafoundation.org
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If you need a patient or physician packet emailed to you for free please message us. Were happy to assist you
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Call the APF first with any questions you may have. Important to get accurate information. 1.866.APF.3635 Just world wide Opportunity to share your experience with AHP.
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Are immunizations/vaccinations safe for people with acute porphyria? We therefore recommend that patients with acute porphyria receive necessary vaccinations, in accordance with established guidelines, under physician recommendation.
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The APF Supports & Helps those needing assistance! Call the APF 1.866.APF.3635 or message us on FB support groups. #patientscomefirst #patienteducation #support #raredisease #APF
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Dear Pain Warriors, Today marks the start of Pain Awareness Month. This year, the U.S. Pain Foundation seeks to raise awareness about the individual experiences facing 50 million Americans living with chronic pain through our campaign, #LifeWithPain.
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