Marissa, born 1997

My name is Marissa, I am 20 years old, and I was diagnosed with Classical PKU at birth. My whole life I have struggled with my diet, my best levels…Read more

Kay, born 1957

PKU is a major part of my life but not all of who I am. Most of what I am now as an adult was formed from being the first…Read more
Alicia, born 1959

Alicia, born 1959

Hi, my name is Alicia (Endress) Davis, an only child, who was born three weeks early in November, 1959. At this time they had NO NEWBORN TESTING FOR PKU here…Read more
Kevin, born 1980

Kevin, born 1980

Life is much better when you aren’t alone. In the fall of 2011 I was alone in my PKU experience. Growing up in the 80’s in Northern Louisiana, I didn’t…Read more

Elizabeth

I didn't know it at the time, but I have been blessed in my PKU journey. I am 30 years old. Growing up, I remember drinking my formula, circle bread…Read more
Scottie, born 1974

Scottie, born 1974

My name is Scottie Roland, and i have Classic PKU. I was born on May 26, 1974. Im 43 years old. I was diagnosed with PKU at birth. I’m the…Read more
Olivia, born 1991

Olivia, born 1991

I was born on a Saturday morning in 1991. Although routine screening had been established for PKU, treatment protocol was not entirely agreed upon as it is today. My poor…Read more

Debra, born 1958

I was finally diagnosed with classical PKU at 2 years and 4 months after showing many symptoms such as head banging , slower to reach my milestones with retreating into…Read more
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