Can I be more active, like Evan?
Evan says playing sports with his friends is great for his physical and mental wellbeing. He always checks with his doctor before taking up a new sport or activity. But for people like Evan, there could be FVIII treatments available that are more suited to their goals that may help them to do more. Things changed for Evan when he found a FVIII treatment that was right for him.
This frustration of experiencing joint bleeds when trying to be more active is very familiar to people with hemophilia A. Joint damage is one of the most debilitating aspects of hemophilia.1 If you are concerned that you may be at risk from joint damage then speak to your doctor.
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References:
- O’Hara et al. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes (2018) 16:84. Return to content