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Could it be Fabry? A plea from the Heart

Fabry Disease can affect the heart and there are specific cardiac issues that are red flags if you know what to look for. Upon...

Look into my eyes and ask, ‘Could it be Fabry?’

Introduction Fabry Disease is classed as a rare disease, with currently about 1:40,000 people diagnosed with the condition. I believe...

Fabry Awareness Month

April is Fabry Awareness Month – an opportunity to focus on Fabry Disease and how it affects individuals and families across the globe....

Could it Be Fabry?

Could it be Fabry? It took years for my symptoms to be finally recognised as Fabry Disease. By this time my

The Covid-19 Vaccine – To Have or Have Not?

The Covid-19 Vaccine - To Have or Have Not? Well this has certainly caused a lot of discussion in my family. We are all

Mental Health and Fabry Disease

Mental Health Awareness Week was even more important this year because of Covid-19 and the impact of the lockdown. It got

Fabry Specialist Nurse Update

As per my last post, I was due an appointment with a Specialist Nurse from the Salford Royal Metabolic Team. This took

Reflections on the Lockdown to date.

It’s been an interesting few weeks in #lockdown. I had my shielding letter on the first day of issue and it came as no surprise. Twelve

Wading through treacle

Unfortunately, despite the emotional stresses being reduced I continue to suffer from angina, depression and anxiety. Medication has definit

The Beginning

I was diagnosed with #Fabry Disease at the end of 2015 after being quite ill for almost two years. Although I did have some indications of

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