Information about the emotional, physical and social challenges of living with acromegaly
Helena
View Helena's story View all patient storiesView the resources listed here to find more information about acromegaly, including reading answers to some frequently asked questions by others living with acromegaly.
You can also suggest a question if there is something you feel is missing and would help others to read, and find a list of patient support groups for people with acromegaly and other pituitary disorders.
Within this section you can find information on how to adapt to having acromegaly and why it is important to talk through how you feel with others, including family and friends and your healthcare team.
You can also read about some of the other conditions that may develop alongside your acromegaly and get some practical tips from others who are living with the condition.
Remember to talk with your doctor if you have any concerns about your acromegaly, its treatment or side effects. The information provided here is not intended to replace professional advice.
Do you have any practical tips that you think other people living with acromegaly might benefit from? If so, please send us your tips via this form. Once submitted your suggestion will be reviewed by our expert advisors and considered for inclusion when this site is next updated.
Thank you for taking the time to share your tip, we will evaluate it and it may be added to this website in the future.
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Please always consult a healthcare professional if you require healthcare advice or if you have any specific concerns regarding your acromegaly, its treatment or side effects. The information provided here is not intended to replace professional advice. This website has been developed by Ipsen in collaboration with those living with acromegaly and the healthcare professionals who care for them. Ipsen would like to thank everyone for their valuable insights and stories. All names used on this website are not necessarily real names. Visit our website for more information about us, or to contact us directly. Website supported by Thrivase Pty Ltd.
SOM-AU-000711. Last reviewed: November 2023
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