Key points throughout the day:
- Listen carefully to CGD patients
- Avoid making assumptions
- Identify the underlying cause behind symptoms
- Give immediate attention and swift treatment to patients with CGD
Carrier Issues
Rhian Lant, CGD CNS
- X-linked carrier mothers may feel lonelier in their status than those who are autosomal recessive carriers, as recessive carriers share any burden with their partners.
- X-linked carriers may suffer from recurrent mouth ulcers and develop photosensitive rashes, have joint pain, fatigue and even abscesses. In cases where a diagnosis has not been made, these symptoms in the mother may help pinpoint CGD.
- Carriers may have ??lupus like?? symptoms that often respond well to lupus treatments.
- A minority of carriers have eye problems and should be referred to an ophthalmologist.
- It is important that people understand the chances of CGD occurring when planning more children. Pregnancy choices are changing with the possibility of PGD and PGD with HLA matching for affected older siblings.
- It is very important that carriers feel supported.
IMPORTANT NOTE :
The information contained on this website is intended only as a guideline, not as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you or your child has any CGD symptoms or concerns.
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