derekliz Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Does anyone know what kind of treatment Greg Page rec'd for his Dysautonomia? He is going back on tour !!!http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/original-yellow-wiggle-greg-page-rejoins-the-australian-band-after-5-years-away-due-to-illness/2012/01/17/gIQAJt7u6P_story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieze Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 My guess is time.I'm very happy for him and hope it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoozlyGirl Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Anyone familiar with the group he works with DYNA? I found this name mentioned in several websites. From Greg Page's Wikipedia page: Illness and retirementOn 30 November 2006, The Wiggles announced that Greg Page would leave the group due to poor health.[2]Page had experienced health difficulties since December 2005, when he underwent a double hernia operation and withdrew from his group's U.S. tour after suffering repeated fainting spells, slurred speech, fatigue, and trembling.[3][4] Although Page was missing for virtually all of the late 2006 U.S. tour, audiences were informed of Page's absence at concerts moments before the curtain went up.[5] At first, Page was told that he had seven years to live,[4] but he was diagnosed with a non-life-threatening and difficult to diagnose chronic illness called orthostatic intolerance or dysautonomia, which causes symptoms such as fatigue and loss of balance. Specialists believed that Page had mild episodes of the illness going back twelve years, and that his symptoms worsened after his hernias. It was decided that Page would retire from performing with The Wiggles to better manage his health.[2] In the months following the announcement of Page's retirement, he received an "overwhelming outpouring of public support". He reported that it took his parents six months to respond to the "mountains of letters, emails and sympathy notes".[4] It was reported that as part owner of The Wiggles, Page was given a $20 million payout.[6]Page was succeeded by Sam Moran as a full member of the group.[2] [edit] Post-WigglesBy late 2009, Page had recovered enough from his illness to begin touring with another country rock band, but with a more limited schedule than The Wiggles. He had also started his own foundation, the Greg Page Fund, to raise funds and educate the public about orthostatic intolerance.[7] In addition, he is a supporter of, and spokesperson for, the Dysautonomia Youth Network of America (DYNA). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoozlyGirl Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Should have checked out the link above for DYNA before I asked my question. It brings up a nice article on Greg Page on the DYNA kids website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 That is awesome he is feeling well enough to join the Wiggles. I'll bet he wants to keep his medical treatment private for multiple reasons. I hope he continues to be a spokesperson for dysautonomia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Saline? If i had the money I would be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekliz Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I wish he would explain how he got better. I am sure he could help some of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichGotsPots Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 He is very hush hush, when 1st diagnosed I reached out to him on facebook, no response. Not much of help. When celebs get ill they usually talk about the treatments that help so they can help others.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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