Acondroplasia_juliarousakovski

Hi, my name is Jill and I have a disorder called Achondroplasia. Achondroplasia is a disorder that causes dwarfism. This disorder is caused by a gene alternate also known as a mutation. This is inherited by a copy alternate gene in each cell to cause this mutation to happen. My mother had known that I was going to have Achondroplasia because she didn’t have Achondroplasia but her husband (my father) did. Luckily both of my parents did not have Achondroplasia, because if they did I would have a lethal condition of leading stillbirths. Also if I inherited two alternate copies of this DNA disorder, I may have had severe problems with bone growth. I have asked my science teacher Mrs. Conlen what the occurrences of Achondroplasia with dwarfism. Mrs. Conlen said the occurrences result from a random genetic mutation in the father’s sperm or the mother’s egg rather than being in either parent’s genetic makeup or genotype. My friends who also have Achondroplasia have parents who are normal height. My father Robert; is about 4 feet and 3 ½ inches tall. (The average height for males with dwarfism.) Sadly I have been teased because my head is relatively large compared to my body. I have many ear infections a month though. I have limited mobility at my elbows; this causes me to have trouble when I pitch at softball. I have shorter fingers then some of my average peers, and I have a widespread between my ring and middle finger. I also have short upper arms and upper legs. So technically my legs are bowed. Having bowed legs means that they are turned in or turned out. So it also stops me from running a lot, but I can do it on occasion. Though I have Achondrolasia I do have normal vision and intelligence. Sadly having this disorder I cannot reach up high. I have asked doctors and pharmacists if there is any specific treatment for this disorder. Their answer was no. L I do though get informed care from my family and professional doctors. Also I have a helper teacher walk with my around school, to reach things, and help me get around in the hall so I do not get trampled and hurt myself severely. My story is very sad, but sometimes interesting. My friends question me about my disorder, but I don’t feel comfortable talking about it because it makes me sad. L
 * __ Life of a person who has Achondroplasia __**