I had been diagnosed years ago with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome [ KLS - a rare congenital neuromusculoskeletal malformation manifesting with port-wine stains - birthmarks - of cutaneous capillary malformations and extremity hypertrophy with spinal myelopathy and paraparesis / plegia as well as ill-defined peripheral neuropathic symptoms and signs]. In the recent past, this had led to more progressive pain and burning in my legs, weaker hips and back with exaggerated pain and my dependency on a wheelchair.
July 4, 2009 -
As a black child in the early 19th century, Sarah Parker Remond suffered prejudice in the public schools in Salem, Massachusetts, so much of her education came at home. Read more!
