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Sir If Any Updates Regarding The Complete Cure Of SMA Please Kindly Mail To My Account. "Service To Man Is Service To God"

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What Is Popping Of Joints As I Move Body? How To Fix It?

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Hi SMA Family, Have You Heard About The Higher Dosage Of Spinraza? I Believe The Higher Dosage Is Only For Adults. It Went From 12mg To 26mg

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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For SMA?

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Hi Everyone

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Philippines
A mySMAteam Member

Hello

April 22, 2023

My Day Has Been Good.

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A mySMAteam Member

Any day.

April 19, 2023

In What Ways, If Any, Has Your SMA Affected How You Consume Alcohol?

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San Francisco, CA
A mySMAteam Member

I use to drink a lot beer. I give it up when I was marry. I still don’t drink after my divorce. I only drink Pepsi also water sometimes drink a energy drink.

April 25, 2023

I Have Scoliosis And Nowadays Feeling Very Tired Can't Sit

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Karnataka, Mysuru
A mySMAteam Member

Do you use ventilators while sleeping? I apologize if my question bothers you

May 3, 2023

Scoliosis

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Syria, VA

Does scoliosis cause death

A mySMAteam Member

So...I don't want to paint an overly rosy picture. The healing after my surgery took months. It wasn't a pleasant experience, the healing was very painful and I had complications that led to a… read more

March 30, 2023

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.

A mySMAteam Member

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

June 25, 2023

What Are New Life Hacks You've Learned To Better Manage Your Life With SMA?

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San Francisco, CA
A mySMAteam Member

Never give up. Do everything at your pace everyday. Stay active as much as you can. Invent shortcuts for certain things to get them done. Be greatful n happy

April 13, 2023

List Of Questions To Ask Neuromuscular Specialist For First Appointment After Finding Sma Type 4 In Myself

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TX

I’m scheduled for my first appt with a specialist to address finding sma in my genetic testing markers when pregnant with my child at 12 weeks. Apparently I have type 4 and looking to get some truth about what this means for me. I’m 34. Anything specific I should ask in addition to the obvious questions?

A mySMAteam Member

Christina, this breaks my heart. It can be hard to share and ask for help. Do you have a good neuro team?

July 1, 2023

How Do Scoliosis Symptoms Affect Your Daily Life?

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San Francisco, CA
A mySMAteam Member

Yes

April 15, 2023

What Is The Ideal Diet For A Vegetarian SMA Patient ? Any Leads Is Appreciated

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Bangalore, India
A mySMAteam Member

It all depends on what type of SMA you have. I think you should ask your doctor for the best advice.I wish you the best! And Happy Thanksgiving!!

November 22, 2023
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