What is methylmalonic acidemia?
Methylmalonic acidemia is an inherited disorder in which the body is unable to process certain proteins and fats (lipids) properly. The effects of methylmalonic acidemia, which usually appear in early infancy, vary from mild to life-threatening.
How do members experience methylmalonic acidemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with methylmalonic acidemia*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
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Common symptom
Stress
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for methylmalonic acidemia*
Who has methylmalonic acidemia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 10 |