Having Gaucher disease has made me think about my health in ways I probably wouldn’t have otherwise. I pay attention to my blood work, keep up with my doctor appointments, and receive regular enzyme replacement therapy. I also think about things like nutrition, exercise, and what I can…
A boy with Gaucher disease went undiagnosed until age 15 despite showing mild symptoms of the disease from infancy, according to a case report from Poland. The researchers said the case highlights how the condition can be difficult to recognize when its early signs are nonspecific. In the boy’s…
There are many things I never imagined I would become good at because of Gaucher disease. Reading blood work? Sure. Navigating my house while attached to an IV pole? Weirdly, yes. Making a cappuccino while receiving an infusion? Apparently, also yes. Recently, I found myself standing in the kitchen…
