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Alport Syndrome

  • Overview
  • Introduction: A Dr speaks
    • A doctor speaks – what is Alport Syndrome?
  • Path to diagnosis
    • First signs and symptoms of Alport Syndrome
    • The invisibility of Alport Syndrome: few or no visible symptoms
    • Getting a diagnosis of Alport Syndrome
    • Check-ups, tests and appointments for Alport Syndrome
  • Genetics
    • Experiences of genetic testing for Alport Syndrome
    • Being a female ‘carrier’ of Alport Syndrome
    • Alport Syndrome and reproductive choices
    • Alport Syndrome and children
  • Treatment and management of Alport Syndrome
    • Medication for Alport Syndrome
    • Alport Syndrome and kidney function
    • Alport Syndrome and kidney dialysis
    • Side effects of medication and treatment for Alport Syndrome
    • Alport Syndrome - getting a kidney transplant
    • Alport Syndrome -after a kidney transplant
  • Everyday life with Alport Syndrome
    • The emotional side of living with Alport Syndrome and where people found support
    • People’s attitude to Alport Syndrome and their outlook for the future
    • Alport Syndrome -dealing with hearing loss
    • Alport Syndrome and eyes
    • Alport Syndrome and work
    • Alport Syndrome - family life, hobbies and interests
    • Alport Syndrome and relationships
    • Alport Syndrome and pregnancy
    • Alport Syndrome- lifestyle, diet and exercise
  • Feelings about the future and life
    • Alport Syndrome: getting information
    • Alport Syndrome - messages to others
    • Messages to healthcare professionals
  • People's Profiles
    • Age under 30
    • Age 31-40
    • Age 41-50
    • Age 51-60
    • Age 61-70
    • Age over 70
    • Family members
    • Health professionals
  • Resources and Information
  • Credits

Alport Syndrome

Profiles - Age 61-70

Cynthia

Cynthia has been married for forty years. Her husband is her main carer. She has had three transplants. White British.

Robin

Robin works part time as a bank director. He is married and has two sons, aged 25 and 28. Ethnicity: White English.

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