Every August the same questions pop up in our Facebook group. Will the school keep lunch safe? What do I say to the nurse? What about the kid who brings in cupcakes on his birthday and doesn’t tell anyone first? If you’re asking yourself any of that right now, you’re in good company. And you […]
By NOTA · For families with a new diagnosis, and the questions that come right after it Somewhere between the diagnosis and the first metabolic clinic appointment, almost every parent asks the same question, usually silently: did we do this? Followed closely by a second one — if we have another child, will this happen
Understanding the Genetics of Tyrosinemia: What It Means for Your Family Read More »
By a parent in the NOTA community · For families who just got the news Nobody warns you about the fog. Not the diagnosis itself — that arrives in a phone call you’ll replay for days — but everything that comes after it. The stack of papers from the hospital. The terms you’ve never heard
My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Tyrosinemia Type 1 – Here’s What No One Tells You Read More »
Managing Tyrosinemia in children requires more than just medical treatment; it demands a carefully controlled diet that supports growth while preventing harmful buildup of tyrosine in the body. For parents and caregivers, understanding what to feed (and what to avoid) can feel overwhelming at first. This guide simplifies everything you need to know about a
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Tyrosinemia is a rare inherited condition that affects how the body processes tyrosine. Tyrosine is an amino acid found in many common foods. When the body cannot break it down properly, harmful substances start building up. Over time, this buildup can cause serious health problems in different organs. Although Tyrosinemia is not very common, understanding
Types Of Tyrosinemia Explained: HT-1, HT-2, And HT-3 Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment Read More »
A huge THANK YOU to the families who attended our 2024 NOTA Family Weekend at Rocking Horse Ranch in New York. Our third visit to the ranch was filled with horseback riding, swimming and other fun activities, as well as more time for community discussion. Special thanks to the Rocking Horse Ranch for hosting us
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Thank You 2023 Sponsors and Save the Date for NOTA Camp 2024 A huge THANK YOU to the families who attended our 2023 NOTA Family Weekend at Rocking Horse Ranch in New York. Our second visit to the ranch was filled with horseback riding, swimming and other fun activities, as well as more time for
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Welcome to NOTA’s new website! We hope you find this site easier to navigate to find the information you are looking for, whether that’s support for parents of a child newly diagnosed with tyrosinemia, links to available treatments, or the latest news from our community. If you have feedback on how we could make the
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Thank you to the sponsors and participants in NOTA Camp 2021 A huge THANK YOU to the families who attended our 2021 NOTA Family Weekend at Rocking Horse Ranch in New York. We had so much fun coming together as a community: horseback riding, swimming, rock climbing, playing laser tag, and so much more. Special
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