I was diagnosed in 2002 at the age of 51, Pompe is not a new visitor to our family, as my brother passed away at 54 years old, due to Pompe. When I was first diagnosed Myozyme was not available in Australia and it was very difficult to accept the changes that would be needed. ….
…. I started treatment with Myozyme in February 2007, a day full of emotion, my neurologist, to limit my expectations had said “If it stops the disease progression it’s a success” and he was right. …..
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