Kevin’s story Kevin was 28 when he was diagnosed with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, or FSHD. “I don’t want my identity to be my muscular dystrophy. I don’t want people to […]
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Living with Muscular Dystrophy – Part 3
Conor’s story Conor actively advocated for people with disabilities. He told college staff that the new walkway from disability services to another campus building had no ramp. Then, he worked […]
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Living with Muscular Dystrophy – Part 2
Carly’s story Like Paul, Carly also lives with myotonic dystrophy. She also had symptoms for many years before diagnosis, but her symptoms are very different. At age 30, Carly has […]
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Living with Muscular Dystrophy – Part 1
Paul’s story Myotonic dystrophy is one of the most common types of muscular dystrophy, characterized by progressive muscle weakness. It can affect many parts of the body, including the heart […]
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Types of Muscular Dystrophies and their features
by Sulabh Shrestha Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a heterogeneous group of inherited disorders, characterized clinically by progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle fibers leading to muscle weakness and wasting of varying […]
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35 Facts About Muscular
Source: Medlineplus.gov Muscular Dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness and loss. Ever wondered what makes this condition so unique? Here are 35 facts that will help you understand muscular […]
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What’s the Difference Between ALS and Muscular Dystrophy?
ALS and muscular dystrophy both lead to progressive muscle weakness and have no cure. But despite these similarities, they have many differences in other symptoms, causes, and treatment. Amyotrophic lateral […]
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Myasthenia gravis
From: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a long-term neuromuscular junction disease that leads to varying degrees of skeletal muscle weakness. The most commonly affected muscles are those of the eyes, face, and swallowing. It can […]
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Myasthenia Gravis: 10 Famous Figures Who Shared Their Struggles
Myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune neuromuscular ailment, induces incapacitating muscle weakness and fatigue in both men and women. This puzzling autoimmune condition, marked by its debilitating effects, spares no demographic, impacting individuals from various […]
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What to Know About Muscular Dystrophy in Children As a Parent
By Mercedes Thomas, MSN, APRN, CPNP, IBCLC Updated on August 15, 2024 Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of rare genetic diseases that lead […]
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