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Patient Stories: Living with Lysosomal Storage Disorders in India

Real stories of courage from people across India living with lysosomal storage disorders, told in their own words.
The LSDSS Film

Stories from our community

Members of the LSDSS family share what life is like with Gaucher disease, Pompe disease and MPS. Tap a photo to watch their video.
Shriya Sethi, patient story video

Shriya Sethi

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Meryl Mammen, patient story video

Meryl Mammen

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Vanshika Malasi, patient story video

Vanshika Malasi

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Firdaus Ahmed, patient story video

Firdaus Ahmed

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Naman Dubey, patient story video

Naman Dubey

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Share your story

Your story can give another family hope

Every family’s experience helps others feel less alone. It also helps doctors, policymakers and the public understand what life with a rare disease is really like.
If you or your child lives with a lysosomal storage disorder and you would like to share your journey, as a short video, photos or in writing, email us and our team will get in touch.

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Learn about these conditions

Find out about the symptoms, treatment and support available for the conditions in these stories.
Fatty substances build up in the spleen, liver and bones.
Glycogen builds up in muscles, weakening the heart and breathing muscles.
Complex sugars build up in bones, joints and organs.

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