I Have Erythropoietic Protoporphyria


A Erythropoietic Protoporphyria anonymous support group with information on diagnosis, treatment, symptoms, along with personal stories and experiences with Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. You're not alone.

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Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

Well to get started, iv been looking for somwhere to share my story for a while i never thought i would find a place. I first found out i...

I to Have Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

Hi my name is Edward Smith i live in Australia,married with three kids. I was born with Epp,my mum didn't know what i had until i was...

Think I Have Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

I haven't been able to get an official diagnosis yet, but I believe that EPP is the cause of my sun sensitivity. My symptoms are intense...

I Have Just Been Diagnosed With Epp

I Have Erythropoietic Protoporphyria Hi My name is Victoria and I am 25 years old. After 25 years of trying to get someone to listen that...

Ever Since I Was 2-3 Yrs Old

Hi my name is Joe and I have as long as I can remember having  this disease and I have tried everything and have recently found the...

Torn

I was diagnosed with EPP about 2 yrs ago. I am 28. I've been in and out of hospitals and doctors since I was a kid and no one could tell me...
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  • "My time limit for the sun is about 1 - 2 ours then 4 hours inside, i never follow that im still young i dont think my friend understand wheni have to leave the beach or go home when they start taning its so hard to tell them what im going though, but im still very lucky i say, i may have EPP but the fact that i have no burn marks on me is..."
  • "So my journey continues..."
  • "I haven't been able to get an official diagnosis yet, but I believe that EPP is the cause of my sun sensitivity..."
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67% of people who have this experience are in their twenties, 33% are in their teens, and 11% are in their sixties. 50% of people who have this experience are men.

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