How My ‘Best Friends’ Helped Me Turn the Corner Battling Pompe
I have been living with Pompe disease for most of my adult life.
I have been living with Pompe disease for most of my adult life.
I have been diagnosed with Pompe disease, which is a disease that lacks the enzyme that breaks down the glycogen.
Even with Pompe Disease, my body learns to adapt.
In the last 40-plus years, March has been a time of great significance for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
Living with Pompe disease means I need to keep a watchful eye on any and all symptoms, such as migraines.
Recently I have been contacted by a few individuals whose siblings or friends have just been diagnosed with Pompe.
When I tell people about my rare disease, Pompe, the first thing they ask is “can I catch it?”
Here’s the thing about having surgery when you have Pompe, your surgeon doesn’t necessarily know about your disease.
Living with Pompe disease has always been a challenge to show your best.
I was first diagnosed in 2016 with Pompe disease, a rare disease that causes breakdown and weakness in my muscles.