Gaucher's seems to be just what I'm looking for, thank you very much.
Can I just ask a few questions?
- Did the person you know who had Gaucher's recover completely? I've read around today and discovered that there's no cure just ways to treat the symptoms, so is that enough for the patient to get back to a normal life?
- If so, how long did it take to recover?
Once again, thank you very much! :)
You're exactly right, there is no cure for it. It can only be treated to the best of their (doctor's) ability. He would have to get IV enzyme therapy every two weeks. He stayed in the hospital a while and then would have to go back every couple weeks to get IV enzyme therapy treatments. After a few years, he was allowed to have a nurse come to the house. His brother also had it; the brother was younger. He did get back to his normal life; however, he was unable to play contact sports because his bones broke easily. So he could live everyday 100%, just not 110. I honestly believe that depression branched from this also.
Also, if you highlight an unfamiliar word on emedicine, it will pop open a new window with a definition of the highlighted word. Very useful if you are learning about something totally new.
I think that emedicine.com always has the best informatn on almost any disease. Here is a link to their article on Gaucher Disease. It even tells what medicines are used, and how it is diagnosed. Good luck with your book.
http://www.emedicine.com/PED/topic837.htm
Hi, I have had many encounters with disorders of all types. With this being said, there is one called Gaucher's (Goe shay's) very complex, affecting many body systems, very hard to diagnose and treat. My ex boyfriend had it (not only in males) but that's how I learned about it. It's basically a liver enzyme malfunction that leads to dysfunction of other systems. Most times it is genetic, (don't know if that's a good thing). Research and see if it's too in depth, or if you want something more like coronary artery disease, or chronic heart failure, apastic anemia. Or do you want something specifically derived from causation? Let me know I love research!! The more details the better...