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Can people with Phenylketonuria work? What kind of work can they perform?
Can you work with Phenylketonuria? Real patients share what jobs they do and how they adapted, plus practical guidance.
Yes. If the disease is properly controlled and maintained an effected person could live a normal life.
Posted Feb 24, 2017 by Levi Christopher Lucero, Jr. 2185
Of course they can work. Nothing can stop people with PKU from working.
If there is no brain damage or severe intellectual disability involved then people with PKU can work in any field.
If there is no brain damage or severe intellectual disability involved then people with PKU can work in any field.
Posted Sep 18, 2017 by Georgina 1300
PKU while annoying at times, can sometimes limit ones ability to work. I have found that even in drinking all my formula and being on diet I tend to be less able to handle physically demanding jobs. My energy comes from the formula and I have to take extra vitamins to supply energy. Also when I am working there is a fog and forgetfulness is a real problem. I have not been able to hold a job due to forgetfulness even on the diet. It varies case by case though. PKU people are just as intelligent as the next person and it may not make each person weak as it does me.
Posted Sep 22, 2017 by Nickelle 2000
With uncontrolled pku and high Phe levels a job would be hard to manage because of the anxiety and pressures of a job. The personality disorders that seem to present themselves with high levels would make a job very very difficult.
With managed phe levels and a low protein diet a job should be easy. Of course this is along with a strict diet and formula.
With managed phe levels and a low protein diet a job should be easy. Of course this is along with a strict diet and formula.
Posted Jan 28, 2020 by Ryan 600
