What is Pompe disease?
Pompe disease, also known as glycogen storage disease type II, is a condition characterized predominantly by general muscle weakness. It may occur in infants or children and adults. In the infant form, the heart is significantly affect; in the adult form, the limbs and diaphragm are affected.
How do members experience Pompe disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Pompe disease*
*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 Pompe disease*
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Who has Pompe disease on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 5 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 18 | |
| 50s | 18 | |
| 60s | 13 | |
| 70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 19 | |
| Female | 49 |
Talk to people with Pompe disease
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