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Living with a chronic disorder such as late-onset Pompe disease can lead to anxiety, stress, and feelings of isolation. If you have the disease, recreational therapy may help to improve your psychological and physical well-being. What is Pompe disease? Pompe disease is a debilitating and progressive disorder that’s…

If you have late-onset Pompe disease, you likely will need to see many specialists such as pulmonary physicians, cardiologists, and physiotherapists to help you manage the disorder’s different symptoms. To help with muscle weakness and other Pompe disease-related symptoms, it also may be beneficial to add a massage…

Pompe disease is a rare, progressive, neuromuscular genetic disorder characterized by muscle damage and weakness. Fatigue, excessive daytime sleepiness, and sleep disturbances are common, especially in the late-onset form of the disease. How Pompe disease may affect sleep As Pompe disease progresses, the abnormal buildup of glycogen — sugar molecules…

Rare and chronic conditions such as Pompe disease can take an emotional toll on patients and caregivers on top of everything else. Between symptoms such as muscle weakness and fatigue, and feelings of isolation, coping can be a challenge. It may seem as if hardly anyone understands what…

If you have late-onset Pompe disease, you’re likely dealing with muscle weakness, aches, and cramps, and possibly headaches and fatigue. Many people may not understand how overwhelming all this can be, and it may not always be easy to explain. However, an analogy called the spoon theory can help…

Newborn screening for Pompe disease can help improve outcomes for babies and prevent a long diagnostic journey. Following is some information about newborn screening and how it can help the children and their parents. About Pompe disease Pompe disease is a rare genetic disease. It is characterized by…

Eating and drinking or nursing can pose a problem for patients with Pompe disease. These patients may require feeding tubes to ensure safety and proper nutrition. Here is some information about feeding problems in Pompe disease and options for different feeding tubes. What is Pompe disease? Pompe disease is a…

People with Pompe disease will likely need, at some point, to undergo medical procedures that require anesthesia. Here is information about the different forms of anesthesia, how Pompe disease may complicate its use, and precautions doctors should take. What is Pompe disease? Pompe is a rare genetic disease caused…

Pompe disease is characterized by progressive muscle weakness and disability. A number of adaptive devices are available to maintain patients’ quality of life. What is Pompe disease? Pompe disease is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the GAA gene. This gene contains the instructions necessary…

Patients with Pompe disease may have to undergo surgery requiring general anesthesia. Below is information about the disease, why patients may need surgery, and the potential risks of anesthesia. What is Pompe disease? Pompe disease is a rare genetic disease caused by a mutation in the GAA…