X-linked Hypophosphatemia is an rare genetic form of rickets in which the ingestion of Vitamin D is relatively ineffective.
Check out this article about Karabeth Souza, an eighth grader living with X-Linked Hypophosphatemia . Souza’s parents noticed something was wrong when she was having trouble walking at 18 months. Shortly thereafter, she was diagnosed with X-Linked Hypophosphatemia. When were you first diagnosed with XLH? How did you cope with the news?
Hi there I am a journalist working on a new UK-based support website for people with XLH (X-linked hypophosphatemia – a form of rickets). I am looking for case studies for the website. People who would be happy to share their experience of living with the disease in order to help other sufferers. There is a fee involved to cover your time. Please do get in touch if you have XLH or have a family member with the condition. NB this is a time sensitive request posted on 10 January 2017. Please email me at lucy@lucybanwell.com All the best Lucy Banwell, Freelance Journalist
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