# getting to know the adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) girl

Category: Getting to Know You

## Post 1 by ALD girl (Account disabled) on Sunday, 08-Feb-2004 1:27:25

Hello all, as you can probably tell from the name that I've picked, I do a lot of medical research. most of it is genetic in nature, but sometimes I do other more normal things. I enjoy writing, singing, and helping peiple. most recently, I have come to know a very special young girl who happens to suffer from adrenoleukodystrophy. She has taught me so much, and it is a shame that she won't be here on this earth for much longer.

## Post 2 by defectivedoll (Generic Zoner) on Monday, 09-Feb-2004 11:42:14

What is adrenoleukodystrophy?

## Post 3 by ALD girl (Account disabled) on Friday, 16-Apr-2004 23:46:50

Adrenoleukodystrophy is a rare genetic disorder that strikes children between the ages of 4 and 13 years. It is caused by lack of a protein called ALDP, or ALD protein. This is due to mutations in the gene that codes for ALDP which is located on the x-chromosome.
symptoms of adrenoleukodystrophy include, blindness, mood changes, difficulties in walking and talking, hearing loss, problems with swallowing, and muscle waisting. death usually occurs 1 to 10 years after the child has been diagnosed.

## Post 4 by ALD girl (Account disabled) on Sunday, 25-Jul-2004 21:51:00

ALD mostly affects only boys.

## Post 5 by The Shuck Fitter (My name is Liam) on Monday, 13-Sep-2004 4:04:05

I take it then that it's x-linked resesive?

## Post 6 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Sunday, 19-Sep-2004 7:26:17

I had a close close friend who died of that 3 years ago
its a terrible disease and can affect both girls and boys.
Louis's death was a release