Living with Pompe disease: what do patients report?

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What does Pompe disease really mean for patients' daily lives? The 2024 Pompe Survey Report offers a unique perspective.

The 2024 Pompe Survey Report from Erasmus MC is the first to publicly bring together what patients themselves report about their symptoms, quality of life and treatment. For example, 81% of participants reported muscle cramps and 76% reported mobility problems, while treatment is gradually shifting from first-generation enzyme replacement therapy to newer therapies.

The IPA/Erasmus MC Pompe Survey has been running since 2002 and is a unique, independent source of long-term data on living with Pompe disease. With new treatments becoming available, continuing to monitor their impact on patients' lives remains important.

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