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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For SMA?

By A mySMAteam Member 6 answers

How Can A Person Living With SMA Reduce The Recurrence Of Bronchial Infections E.g. Bronchitis, Pneumonia?

By A mySMAteam Member 1 answer

Earning Money While On Disability

By A mySMAteam Member 1 answer

Is There A Particular Diet And/or Food That Has Slowed Progression? E.g. The Keto Diet Has Been Used For Other Types Of Neuro Diseases.

By A mySMAteam Member
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What Do You Look Forward To Accomplishing In 2023?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A mySMAteam Member

Awesome

April 15, 2023

Neurologist

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
East Berlin, PA

Pennsyvania peep what neurologist do you use and where are they im looking for a dr in pa so my insurance will be in network to pay?

A mySMAteam Member

there is a neuromuscular department at Upenn

March 11, 2023

I Have Had 3 Falls In 5 Days. My Legs Collapse Without Warning And I Crash To The Ground. I Am Frightened. I Don’t Know What To Do.

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
Tasmania Australia

The doctor said to do balance and strength exercises but that wont help with atrophy. Do I visit a neurologist for advice or give up doing things in the house like preparing meals and washing up.

A mySMAteam Member

Hi Sue, that's great news. I am seeing a physiotherapist once a month at present and doing gentle exercises to keep upper body strength going. Finding it hard to keep doing regularly and also have had… read more

October 24, 2023

How Common Is Respiratory Acidosis Among Those Who Have Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
Middletown, DE
A mySMAteam Member

So...i know respiratory difficulties of all sorts are common with SMA. I can't speak specifically about respiratory acidosis.

March 1, 2023

How Handle Dealing With Someone Dating Who Is Getting Very Serious...are Not Sure If Able Because Of Disability?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
Finksburg, MD

Am having very conflicted feelings as I know I may never meet someone again who was interested in me in this way...but am not really sure can physically, emotionally and financially fullfill this person's visions for a future. I don't want to break up as care for this person...but don't think i could really fullfill her wishes.

A mySMAteam Member

I've struggled with this my whole life and continue to do so...I subconsciously sabotage every close relationship for fear of not being able to provide what that person deserves. I never thought it… read more

January 11, 2023

What's The Most Important Thing You Learned About Living With SMA This Past Year?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A mySMAteam Member

Having friends that can cheer you up. Being depression is not good for anybody.

April 25, 2023

What End-of-Life Looks Like? My Apologies If This Is A Bit Dark...

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Middletown, DE

I'm wondering if anyone has any idea what "end-of-life" begins to look like or may look like for someone with SMA type 2. I just turned 44.

Lately, I've been really, really tired, I've lost quite a bit of strength the past few months, and I'm having more difficulty breathing and continue to fill up with extra phlegm and mucus when sleeping. For the last several months, I have been using a suction device when lying in bed to remove this phlegm.

I've also lost a lot of weight, and my appetite… read more

A mySMAteam Member

Very Beautiful. It is peace place also a lot people smile .A lot of LOVE. Everybody has Compassion.

November 12, 2023

Is There Any One With Type 1 And Get Zolgensma.

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
West Bengal INDIA

I Would Like To Know If Anyone Has Used The Drug Evrysdi / Risdiplam? For Treatment Of Smalled1

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São Paulo- Brasil

Traveling For The Holidays? If So, Can You Share Your Favorite Travel Tips?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A mySMAteam Member

When you go to different country. If You would like to learn the language of that country learn from a child. They will laugh at you but they show and teach to say it right.

April 25, 2023
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