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Rare Disease Day 2020
“ Every day with HPP makes 20 feet feel like 20 miles”.
Melanie Williams
Feb 29, 20203 min read
Woopee!
First things first. Amazing. Suddenly my injection site reactions are much improved. Can't believe it after three months of severe...
Melanie Williams
Jan 20, 20201 min read
Road Trip
Today I travel to Sheffield to visit my Metabolic Specialist, Jennie Walsh. It’s a long journey from Wales but I am so grateful to be looke
Melanie Williams
Jan 15, 20201 min read


Zapped with ESWT
My feet have given me problems since infancy but by now the tendons in my feet are degenerating
Melanie Williams
Dec 23, 20192 min read
Itchy, itchy and new challenges ahead
The last week has seen site reactions reduce in size but they are still extremely itchy and driving me to distraction! In fact I am up...
Melanie Williams
Nov 27, 20192 min read


Distraction Techniques
Real gnawing aching that has needed some serious pain relief and heat and ice.
Melanie Williams
Nov 19, 20191 min read
A month done!
The first month is up and it has been quite challenging. Initially I was pretty stressed about the process of injecting and how I would...
Melanie Williams
Nov 12, 20191 min read


Day 25
Wow we had a great time on holiday but I am now totally whacked! It was a great joy to see both our grown up children and grandchildren...
Melanie Williams
Nov 4, 20191 min read


19 days
All the injection sites are reacting within one day now.
Melanie Williams
Oct 28, 20191 min read


Weak for a Week!
This last week on Strensiq has been challenging. Not only have I been exhausted for the whole time the injection site reactions have really
Melanie Williams
Oct 20, 20191 min read
Day 5 on Strensiq (Asfotase Alfa)
Today was my final day with Wendy. All was going well. I drew down the medication and then tried to remove the needle ready to attach the...
Melanie Williams
Oct 11, 20191 min read


Day 2 on Asfotase Alfa
I slept extremely well last night as I was much relieved after the training yesterday and then doing the injection myself. Today we ran...
Melanie Williams
Oct 8, 20191 min read


Day 1 on Asfotase Alfa
Well last night I just couldn't face going to bed as I was pretty wound up about the events of today. Thoughts running through my mind...
Melanie Williams
Oct 7, 20192 min read
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