I Have Melas Syndrome


MELAS Syndrome anonymous support group with information on diagnosis, treatment, symptoms, along with personal stories and experiences with MELAS Syndrome. You're not alone.

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Sister Is End Stage Melas

Hi,This is my first time on this post.  I'm not really sure why I'm here, other than to reach out to others that might understand. ...

Sadly My Mum Just Died Of Melas

My mum was first diagnosed at the age of 54 after having her first stroke like symptom. She had had diabetes and had started to lose her...

My Daughter Has Been Diagnosed With Melas Last Week

as i said my 36 year old daughter has been diagnosed with melas.  i would like all info from those in know as to 2nd professional...

My Melas Story So Far...

I am 51. I found out I have MELAS about 10 years ago after my Mother passed away suddenly at 50, my brother had his first 'stroke' at 33 and...

Mother Of A Child With Melas

My son was diagnosed at a very young age with MELAS. He had a feeding tube for 13 years. He struggled for years...went through a stage...

I'm Still Undiagnosed But Strongly Suspect I May Have Melas.

  I'm 56 years old and have been sick since the age of 15 with unexplained proximal muscle weakness in my arms and legs and other...

Mela Help

But I want to offer help to people posting here. I searched the internet for my symptoms and they match MELAS very very strongly. But I may...
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  • "Â He said that I " might'have a mitochondrial disorder, but he gave up on me because he knew that I could not afford the extremely expensive DNA testing..."
  • "sarah  I'm 56 years old and have been sick since the age of 15 with unexplained proximal muscle weakness in my arms and legs and other problems..."
  • "He is now 17 and has began showing some signs of regression along with some major anger issues..."
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30% of people who have this experience are in their twenties, 30% are in their fifties, and 25% are in their forties. 86% of people who have this experience are women.

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