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.
Living with acromegaly may not always be easy, but there is still a lot you can do to help make each day easier for yourself.
Within this section you will find some practical tips and tools from others with acromegaly that may help.
This includes general information on eating well and exercising, through to tips on how to de-stress and information on where to go shopping for larger clothes and shoes.
Information about the emotional, physical and social challenges of living with acromegaly
Acromegaly is a long-term condition. Here you can find information about how people with acromegaly have adapted to their diagnosis and continued living a normal life.
Find an acromegaly patient support group in your country to find out about local activities and events that you may be able to attend
Learn about acromegaly including what causes this slowly evolving condition, and the early symptoms and signs
Read and hear answers to some common questions that patients with acromegaly have asked
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