What is Gaucher's disease?
Gaucher disease is a lysosomal storage disorder involving the deficiency of beta glucocerebrosidase. There are 3 types, which vary in epidemiology, enzyme activity, and manifestations.
How do members experience Gaucher's disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Gaucher's disease*
Common symptoms
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Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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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.
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Top treatments taken by people for Gaucher's disease*
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Who has Gaucher's disease on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 9 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 12 | |
| Female | 19 |
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