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Myotonic Dystrophy

The term muscular dystrophy is used to represent a group of muscle diseases characterized by muscle weakness and wasting of muscles. Among the several forms of muscular dystrophy, the three most important ones are Duchenne Muscular dystrophy (DMD), facioscapulohumeral dystrophy, and myotonic dystrophy.

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Myotonic Dystrophy

Myotonic dystrophy is the most common form of muscular disease, which affects adults. The disease is also called as Steinert's disease, named after the doctor who first described it in the year 1909. The term myotonia is used to refer to a defect in the muscle fibers, that results...Read More

Posted on : Friday, February 19, 2010 12:00 AM
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New to this site. 5 adult daughters with Myotonic Dystrophy. one daughter wants to exercise by walking, but arms and shoulders become 'heavy' and walking not pleasurable. Any suggestions for her?
Replied on Friday, February 19, 2010 12:00 AM
New to the site: Was told I have it about 6 weeks ago don't know which type yet. was hoping to find out about pain manament as somedays are better than others.It seem to be worst in cold or hot weather the amount of pain is incressed.I walk everyday because I have a little dog and he make me go which is a good thing and it makes it enjoyable.
Replied on Monday, April 4, 2011 7:13 AM
My husband has Myotonic Dystrophy and finds cycling and swimming a lot easier than walking.
The cycling he likes better due to his feet and ankles hurting when walking. The swimming was adviced by his doctor as this works most of the body and he is not straining himself.
Replied on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 4:29 AM

Iqbal_Hussain
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My wife had been diagnosed with MD, we are in Delhi and not been able to locate a proper doctor. I will be grateful if somebody can refer a competent doctor to us. I also will be obliged if somebody can guide me if my kids 12 yrs and 4 yrs need a genetic screening
Replied on Saturday, June 22, 2013 1:25 PM
New to this site. Been diagnosed with mynotonic dystrophy at the age of 10. I was born with this. I was told it hasnt progressed any since the age of 10 but, why do i find it difficult to do the things i used to do? I used to be able to walk long distances, run, excercise. Now at the age of almost 32, i find it extremely difficult to do those things. I can walk but have to stop for frequent breaks. I cant run anymore, nor excericse like i used to. If it hasnt progressed any, why am i having so much trouble doing the things i used to do?
Replied on Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:51 AM
 




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