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I Asked This A Month Ago. My Grands Have Been Diagnosed With SMA. How Would It Manifest Itself In Their 73 Yr Old Grandmother

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Baltimore, MD
October 12
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If you do not have SMA but your grands do, it won’t affect you. You might be a carrier but regardless you wouldn’t have symptoms. I hope this answers your question.

October 17
A mySMAteam Member

Yes, you can go to your neurologist for testing. You can google a neurologist in your area who specializes in SMA. Hopefully, your question has been answered.

October 18
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Genetics test

October 22
A mySMAteam Member

Ive had issues since 2020 with my legs & walking wonky…balance in walking alone…is the blood test a DNA test?? I just wonder if these issues are SMA related….

October 17
A mySMAteam Member

Adult onset presents itself as muscle weakness that even with exercise makes it extremely difficult to gain muscle strength. Also prone to falls without there being an external force. You can have your doctor to a blood test to determine if you might have SMA. Are you experiencing any symptoms?

October 17

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