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If you can't find the information you need about a rare or genetic disease on our website, you can contact a GARD Information Specialist. We cannot make a diagnosis or give medical advice, but we can provide information. The information you provide is kept strictly confidential.

By Telephone - Monday - Friday, 12-6 p.m. Eastern Time
Toll-free: 888-205-2311
TTY: 888-205-3223
International: 301-251-4925 or 240-439-8429

By U.S. Mail or Fax - Answered within 12 business days
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center
P.O. Box 8126
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126
Fax: 301-251-4911

By E-mail Form
Please complete the form below. You will receive an e-mail response within 12 business days. Some questions submitted to GARD will be posted on the website with all identifiable information removed. (See our privacy statement.) When you submit this form, you give us permission to post your question on our website. If you do not want your question posted, please let us know.

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