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Gene Therapy

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I was wondering is there anyone here that knows someone who or have had zolgensma gene therapy?

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I believe every child is different. The child that I know of that received zolgensma is also receiving another treatment (Risdiplam) as well. She was a type 1 who is now able to lift her leg over her… read more

Anyone With Type 1 Sma Child Who Got Zolgensma?

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Tanzania
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Yes, at 8 months old. His legs started moving in 2 days. He can now swallow, stand independently, walk short distances, and started riding a bike with training wheels. My general answer is to reply… read more

Can Adult Be Treated With Zolgensma?

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Malaysia

Zolgensma For Adults

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California, MD

Hi everyone. I was wondering if sma adults should start a petition to FDA to make Zolgensma available for adults. The reasons they say we cannot do it: 1) insurance - as adults, most of us have jobs so we have some type of insurance coverage, and the fact the drug is given to kids if insurance does not cover by Novartis anyways is reason why, 2) cost - drug is 2.1 million but most of us on Spinraza or Evrysdi know these drugs cost 400000 a year, so it pays for itself after 10 years, 3)… read more

Zolgensma For Adults

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There was an article last November saying Zolgensma could be helpful for adults. Will they be doing a clinical trial on that soon? I have not seen anything further on it.

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A mySMAteam Member

Wow, this is the first I've read of this. Can anybody confirm?

For Those That Take Treatment For Your SMA: What Has Been Your Most Noticeable Change, If Any?

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Murfreesboro, TN

i.e Spinraza, Evrysdi, Zolgensma

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Thats too bad. Spinraza has made a difference in my life. I realize everyone is different.

Any Parents Of Kids Who Have Received The Zoolgensma Treatment?

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Fontana, CA

Is There Any One With Type 1 And Get Zolgensma.

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West Bengal INDIA

SMA Adults, What Have Your Been Your Greatest Accomplishments And Some Struggles You Have Had.

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Hastings, MN

Growing up, at what age did you understand or had been told you have not something wrong with you but that you have special muscles unlike the other kids? (Thats what we call connors condition, to help his older 8 yr old brother understand) connor is type 1 and is currently 7 months old. Recvd zolgemsa on halloween. Didnt finish our last loading dose of spinraza. If you currently do maintaince dosing of spinraza has it been successful for you? Pro? Cons? Effectiveness still? At what age did you… read more

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A mySMAteam Member

Thank you so much for shared your story! I’m confused as to what I’m hearing about the Spinraza treatment...Isn’t that treatment extremely hard to get because of price? I don’t mean to pry but how did… read more