** As a direct result of this appeal, Channel 4 have found someone to feature in this documentary - many thanks the person who has kindly agreed to appear. Very courageous indeed. **
I have been contacted by a TV producer who wants to feature Trimethylaminuria.
Please give it serious consideration, it would be a fantastic opportunity to highlight our cause.
Here's the email from Vicki Cooper, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
I'm a producer working on the new series of 'Embarrassing Bodie's for Channel 4.
Whilst I realise the title is of the series is attention grabbing, the show offers fantastic health advice and myth dispelling about things people would rather not discuss. If you haven't seen 'Embarrassing Bodies', you can watch some recent episodes on 4OD - http://www.channel4.com/programmes/embarrassing-bodies/4od and take a look at the BAFTA award winning website here http://www.channel4embarrassingillnesses.com/
We are really keen to find a TMAU case study for the new series. I am aware of the social stigma associated with TMAU - the aim of featuring a case study on Embarrassing Bodies would be to expose the myths around it and also de-stimgmatise the condition. From what I have read, there could be a lot of other people hiding themselves away unaware that they have a medical condition and many Doctors don't even recognise it.
We are ideally looking for someone who is undiagnosed or has only just discovered the condition and isn't on a treatment plan yet, so we can refer them to a specialist and follow their journey/improvement.
Best wishes, Vicki
Vicki is very approachable and will talk through any concerns or questions you have without any commitment to doing anything.
Dr Lachmann is 'on board' as well.
Please email Vicki at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , please mention this website when contacting Vicki.
You can also use the contact form on the website if you prefer and I will forward your messages on.