- Biotinidase Deficiency
- Interviews
Kayla's interview
How did all start?
At birth.
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Yes. 3 heel pricks to confirm.
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Compound Biotin taken every day.
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Biotin
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Understanding what and why I have this genetic disorder
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Supportive
What things have you stopped doing?
I have never eaten anything(to my knowledge) containing raw eggs
What do you think about the future?
As long as I have biotin, I will be healthy
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
Everything
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Nothing has held me back so far
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
young and full of life
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Do what the genetic specialists say and you will be fine
