This forum replaces our private Facebook group. Some of the boards are public, some are able to be viewed only by members. Be mindful when posting personal health information.
Human Para is committed to providing patients and health care professionals information about the role of atypical mycobacteria and Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) in immune conditions. Human Para also supports innovative human MAP research studies which could lead to healing. We will never stop seeking a cure for human MAP-driven diseases.
A few necessary ground rules:
1. Before being approved to join, we may send you a quick message to confirm your interest in the group. This is a security measure to stop spammers and to keep our group safe.
2. No links allowed to unrelated spam material. Users who try to introduce themselves and send members to "check out their new site" will be banned permanently, and their IP address registered on our Do Not Allow list. This is strictly enforced to maintain a safe, spam free environment for all members.
3. Please be positive and constructive. Chronic immune disease is bad enough without a group member telling you how wrong you are! Discuss, but don't be mean.
4. Post should be somehow tangentially related to mycobacteria and immune conditions. They should also be evidence based, and may be removed if they cannot be supported by valid, published research. We encourage a wide range discussion, but hope to mostly focus on this niche.
5. No profanity.
6. No bashing doctors or researchers. Sharing your positive/negative experiences with a doctor is acceptable, but personal attacks will not be tolerated.
7. No fundraising or monetary requests of other organizations unless approved by Admin prior to posting.
8. Nothing on this forum is to be construed as giving medical advice. Work with your doctor to determine the best treatment for you.
9. Lastly - have fun and learn! Support each other, problem solve and draw strength knowing there are others like you who enjoy the wide diversity of the members we have.
We welcome you with open arms, and hope you find value in our information and make connections with each other. We are always interested in your comments and suggestions. Together we are stronger!
