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Frequently Asked Questions
Individuals affected by PXE have asked many questions over the years on the PXE chat list about living with PXE. These questions have been answered by the PXE Professional Advisory Board and are compiled here for your information.

What is PXE?

General FAQ - Symptoms, treatments, find and educate your doctor

Eye FAQ - Bleeding and vision loss, eye treatments, restrictions to activities

Skin FAQ - Plastic surgery, laser treatment

Cardiovascular FAQ - High cholesterol, intermittent claudication, stroke

Gastrointestinal FAQ - GI bleed, inflammation

Research FAQ - Current research, online research questionnaire

Inheritance FAQ - How PXE is inherited, genetic counseling, genetic testing

Genetics FAQ - ABCC6 gene and protein function

Women's Issues FAQ - Birth control, pregnancy risk

Insurance FAQ - Insurance denials, diagnosis code, social security

Other Health Questions FAQ - Calcium intake, smoking, alcohol


Disclaimer
These are replies to general and specific questions which have been submitted to us in the past. Our responses may not apply to any particular individual´s situation and are not a substitute for medical advice given by a physician who is familiar with the individual´s case and who has examined the patient. In addition, the responses are updated on a periodic basis but may not be current.

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