Items Tagged ‘Dr. Ronald Reimer’
September 10, 2018
Embracing Family Life After Overcoming a Rare Disorder
Brittany Kale was plagued with nagging symptoms: weight gain, a swollen face, high blood pressure. She also had been trying, unsuccessfully, to get pregnant for years. She finally found relief at Mayo Clinic, where she was diagnosed and treated for Cushing disease. That made it possible for her to start a family and feel healthy […]
Tags: Cushing disease, Department of Endocrinology, Dr. Ronald Reimer, Dr. Victor Bernet
July 19, 2017
Therapist Celebrates 10 Years of Vitality After Surgery for a Rare Brain Tumor
In July 2017, Sally Kirilloff marked a decade since her care team at Mayo Clinic successfully removed a large, rare brain tumor, enabling her to continue enjoying her work, her hobbies and her family.
June 26, 2017
Florida Realtor’s Remarkable Recovery After Paralyzing Injury
A debilitating illness left Bonne Jones paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors were unsure if she would walk again. But expert surgery at Mayo Clinic, coupled with Bonne’s fierce determination, put her back in stride.
Tags: acute respiratory distress syndrome, Dr. Ronald Reimer, Laminectomy, Meningitis, Sepsis
October 24, 2016
Spinal Cord Stimulator Eases Pain Without Creating Limitations for Paul Hesson
When he was 38, Paul Hesson was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, and the condition triggered significant chronic back pain. “Back then, they said I had the back of a 75-year-old man,” says Paul, who is 75 now. As Paul got older, his pain increased, and he had severe joint stiffness. He went to see […]
May 11, 2015
Brain Hemorrhage Can’t Keep Cyclist From Pedaling On
At age 42, Donnie DeWitt was the picture of health. A former Marine, he loved to run, surf and was an avid cyclist. But three years ago, while on a bike ride near his home in St. Augustine, Florida, Donnie collapsed. He’d suffered a massive brain hemorrhage that led to a stroke. He was brought […]
Tags: brain hemorrhage, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Dr. Ronald Reimer, Florida Campus, stroke