Rett Syndrome

Rett Syndrome Awareness

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[gloriass777]

Why does Rett Syndrome only target girls? Is the genetic disorder only carried in the X chromosome?

Also, How can the symptoms be reversed?

[veiledexpressions]

@gloriass777

It is a mutation of the MeCP2 in the X chromosome in 90% of cases. While it can and does occur in boys, it is much rarer, and results in a very early death, sometimes before birth.

They're currently researching different ways to reverse the symptoms.

[QuasimodoOfNotreDame]

Retts Syndrome is one of the 5 types of Autism. The only "cure" should be the understanding and acceptance from society :)

[veiledexpressions]

@QuasimodoOfNotreDame

I really do not understand why it's listed as an ASD, but, you're right, it is. Sure, there should be understanding and acceptance, but this isn't like Autism. I have a form of Autism, and do not want a cure. However, Rett Syndrome kills our girls, causes seizures, discomfort, the inability to communicate, and other serious medical issues such as failure in different systems of the body (digestive tract, brain stem, etc...). It DOES need a cure.

[QuasimodoOfNotreDame]

@veiledexpressions Autism affects each person differently and depending on the how severe it is, it can also have effects that you've listed. Usually people with those effects are more severe and low functioning. People with mild or high functioning, such as Aspergers are more affected socially. I have many friends and a wonderful boyfriend with Aspergers. I love them just the same and I love many of their Aspie traits :)

[veiledexpressions]

@QuasimodoOfNotreDame

I have high functioning Autism, and come from a family with varying degrees of Autism. I understand the symptoms quite well. However, that doesn't mean I will agree that Rett Syndrome does not need a cure. Also, Autism itself, does not shorten life expectancy as Rett Syndrome does, nor does it cause many of the symptoms I listed, even in it's lowest functioning form (it can cause some). I do agree that Aspies are amazing. That may make me a narcissist. lol

[TheSpringerlover]

your daughter is so beautiful she has the prettiest blue eyes ever good luck to you and others on reversing the symptoms

[Jonasgirl12Joe]

My beautiful Rett Angel Laura died in her sleep with a sezire last week and she will forever be in our heart and sh eis our rett angel who has finally earned her wings please search Laura Krivoshik on google for more information you can see her obituary or photos of hetr

[gloriass777]

Your baby is beautiful. God bless her. I will have her and all babies who don't deserve to suffer in my prayers. <3

Are the doctors helping you with the reversion of the symptoms?

[haggiss]

@QuasimodoOfNotreDame not really when it kills all males in the womb and females dont live past 3 in most cases you fucking douchebag

[Dawoudkhalifa]

She is such a beautiful little girl, I hope they find cure so soon.

[yenggandabae]

i also have a daughter with rett's syndrome .. she is 3 years old now .. i was so sad and cried too much when the doctor diagnose her illness .. she was 1 and a half years old when they found out that she has rett's syndrome .. her name is Christelle Verligne Catamio-Maddela live here in Philippines .. let's pray for all the girls with Rett's Syndrome they are truly an angel .. :)