Addressing my increasing concerns about lower leg edema
Chronic lower extremity edema is common among people with Fabry disease. This type of swelling occurs because of fluid buildup and may range from mild to pitting — when the swollen skin…
Fabry: A Road Less Traveled
— Jerry Walter
Jerry’s interest in Fabry disease stems from his personal experience: He has Fabry disease along with 23 immediate and extended family members, including five family members who passed away between 37 and 51 years old due to this condition. Jerry believes serving the Fabry community is what he was meant to do. After all, in addition to surviving Fabry disease, Jerry has survived two life-threatening bacterial infections, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and the September 11 attack on the Pentagon where he was an Army strategic planner.
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How I’m working to mitigate the risk of stroke with Fabry disease
In a portion of the population with Fabry disease (FD), strokes and transient ischemic attacks (stroke-like symptoms that last only a short time) are a common manifestation of the disease. As a Fabry…
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