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"She'll Do Anything To Get Food But Will Always Be Hungry"

Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic condition which affects muscle tone and causes insatia...
TodayFM
TodayFM

6:36 PM - 23 Mar 2017



"She'll Do Anything To...

Lunchtime

"She'll Do Anything To Get Food But Will Always Be Hungry"

TodayFM
TodayFM

6:36 PM - 23 Mar 2017



Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic condition which affects muscle tone and causes insatiable hunger. There are 140 people in Ireland living with PWS, and they have very specific needs.

Elisha Doyle and Andrea Egan both know the difficulties of this condition. Elisha's sister Bernie and Andrea's brother Damien have PWS and each need round the clock care. They joined Matt to discuss the health issues their siblings have dealt with, including chronic over-eating as a result of never feeling full, and their desire for specific residential care in Ireland for people with PWS.

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