#limbgirdlemusculardystrophy

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Today we acknowledge Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy awareness day! Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is a group of disorders which affect the voluntary muscles around the hips and shoulders. The conditions are progressive, leading to a loss of muscle strength and bulk over a number of years. Onset may occur in childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, or even later. Males and females are affected in equal numbers. Most forms of limb girdle muscular dystrophy are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Several rare forms are inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. While there are no treatments which directly reverse the muscle weakness associated with this condition, supportive treatment can decrease the complications. There are at least 20 different types of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. Learn more: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6907/limb-girdle-muscular-dystrophy #md #musculardystrophy #musculardystrophyawareness #limbgirdle #limbgirdlemusculardystrophy #disability #disabilities #disabilityawareness #disabled #invisibledisabilities https://www.instagram.com/p/CUcyU5PgWWT/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Today we acknowledge Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy awareness day! Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is a group of disorders which affect the voluntary muscles around the hips and shoulders. The conditions are progressive, leading to a loss of muscle strength and bulk over a number of years. Onset may occur in childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, or even later. Males and females are affected in equal numbers. Most forms of limb girdle muscular dystrophy are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Several rare forms are inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. While there are no treatments which directly reverse the muscle weakness associated with this condition, supportive treatment can decrease the complications. There are at least 20 different types of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. Learn more: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6907/limb-girdle-muscular-dystrophy #md #musculardystrophy #musculardystrophyawareness #limbgirdle #limbgirdlemusculardystrophy #disability #disabilities #disabilityawareness #disabled #invisibledisabilities https://www.instagram.com/p/CUcyTD7g-nc/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) & Treatment?

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) are a subset of genetically inherited conditions and gene mutations that progressively weakens voluntary skeletal muscles, generally those most proximal to the hip and shoulder girdles. Collectively, the many different constituents of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy rank as the fourth most common cause of genetically caused muscular atrophy (degeneration). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); What Causes Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy So what causes LGMD? The answer lies in your genes. Genes are the functional unit responsible for encoding the proteins that are the building blocks for all of life. This code however is far from perfect and are prone to mutations. When mistakes happen in the genes of an organism, this can lead to complications that may manifest themselves as disease. This is the case in LGMD. When genes that are responsible for muscle function mutate, proteins vital to normal muscle function, regulation, and repair will not form. Without these proteins, the muscle will lose functionality. The different types of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophies are classified into two major groups based off their inheritance patterns. LGMD1 and LGMD2. LGMD1 types are inherited autosomal dominant and LGMD2 types are inherited autosomal recessive. Read the full article

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It’s difficult to breath at the moment

Wednesday to Thursady evening, last week, was a bit scary: I woke up with my right arm very cold and tingly. I just thought I slept on it but I also had pain on my chest. I couldn't find my reliever pump. i tried to rest and to fall back asleep but in vain. I started to feel anxious and agitated so I call 111. I was told that it was nothing serious and to take some painkillers for the pain. I did.

In the morning I slept until 12, then until 3pm. My chest felt tight and breathing was diffcult. I called my best friend who encouraged me to call back 111 but I ended up booking an emergency appointment at the doctor. Again, was told it was nothing serious. I needed to rest.

I went back home and rested. I took more painkillers, I had another pump. I settled down in bed and watched Netflix.

I was feeling emotionally and physically exhausted. I know some anxiety is hiding somewhere. I have felt quite emotional since my trip to Paris. I also have had worries about my Muscular Dystrophy. Maybe dating, even though it is going well, is a bit scary too.

Now though, I wonder if it is another symptom of my Muscular Dystrophy. People who suffer from the same type of dystrophy as the one I suffer from, can experience mild to severe breathing difficulties - sometimes needing breathing aids. I received a letter confirming that I will have an appointment in Neurology on the 14th of November. There is a bit of a wait but I expected that. With the current state of the NHS, I was lucky to get an appointment at all. I am chanting to received the best medical support, I am sure that helped.

It was a bit challenging with my Daughter over the week end. She had extra energy and was extra cheeky. I had little energy. I wanted to rest some more, to have more alone and to switch off. I don't know why. I am not even torturing myself trying to find out why. I do my best to look after myself. I managed well with the little lady but I felt a bit s**t not to have enough energy to join in the cheekiness. It was hard to be patient. I am feeling guilty for not being the best mum I can be... Which is me being hard on myself really. "Stop being hard on yourself." I repeat to myself. I am going through a delicate patch, I don't know why, but it doesn't make me less of a Mother. I felt like I needed more rest, alone in the comfort of my bed. I wanted to switch off. I definitively did that on Sunday evening.

As I mentioned above,I am dating. I am starting to look forward to our daily conversation. We are going for a walk this week and we will, at some point, celebrate her Gohonzon receiving (Gohonzon=Buddhist scripture we chant in front of. It represents our lives.) I really like talking to her, We are slowly opening up to each other. It is nice.

I know I am struggling to accept that I am starting to like her. It is early days so I still need to take it easy but, it is ok to like someone, right?

Feel free to share your thoughts.

Sylvie