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Great read on Mike Harris...

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Brain ailment knocks former Vikings lineman Mike Harris out of NFL but into a coaching career

http://www.startribune.com/brain-ailment-knocks-former-vikings-lineman-mike-harris-out-of-nfl-but-into-a-coaching-career/490116501/

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

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Glad to hear he was able to get the procedure he needed and seems to be finding a path and happiness post NFL. 

Like Harris, I was diagnosed with an AVM. Mine was about 12 years ago. I ended-up having it surgically obliterated @ The Mayo Clinic. That is truly one amazing place. Forever grateful to them.

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It's fantastic to hear he is doing well and moving forward. Good for him. 

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@"purplefaithful" said: Glad to hear he was able to get the procedure he needed and seems to be finding a path and happiness post NFL. 

Like Harris, I was diagnosed with an AVM. Mine was about 12 years ago. I ended-up having it surgically obliterated @ The Mayo Clinic. That is truly one amazing place. Forever grateful to them.


Wish the best for Mike Harris with his health and new career!

I can relate well to the AVM issue.  Mine was diagnosed in a routine screen for another potential issue.  Thus far I have not had any neurological symptoms and will have mine surgically fixed on Sept 26th.

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great read on Mike,  wish him nothing but the best with the rest of his life.

but what are the odds that 2 of the first 3 people to respond to this story on a relatively obscure web site have had this same "rare" medical issue that affects less than 1% of the population?  thats crazy.

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@"JimmyinSD" said: great read on Mike,  wish him nothing but the best with the rest of his life.

but what are the odds that 2 of the first 3 people to respond to this story on a relatively obscure web site have had this same "rare" medical issue that affects less than 1% of the population?  thats crazy.


I thought the same after reading it...Good Luck IDVikingfan. 

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#6 · Aug 6, 9:18 PM
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Thanks Purple!  Yes, strange coincidence...

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@"IDVikingfan" said:
@"purplefaithful" said: Glad to hear he was able to get the procedure he needed and seems to be finding a path and happiness post NFL. 

Like Harris, I was diagnosed with an AVM. Mine was about 12 years ago. I ended-up having it surgically obliterated @ The Mayo Clinic. That is truly one amazing place. Forever grateful to them.


Wish the best for Mike Harris with his health and new career!

I can relate well to the AVM issue.  Mine was diagnosed in a routine screen for another potential issue.  Thus far I have not had any neurological symptoms and will have mine surgically fixed on Sept 26th.



Sending positive and healing vibes your way. Be well and take care of you. 

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Thanks VikerGirl!  You're excellent encourager!

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