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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

How Does The Cold Affect Your SMA?

By A mySMAteam Member 9 answers

Which SMA Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A mySMAteam Member 14 answers

Is SMA The Cause Of My Tiredness? It Is Hard Work Doing Anything And Walking. It Would Make Sense That That Is The Reason For My Tiredness.

By A mySMAteam Member 6 answers
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How To Get More Energy?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
Malaysia

Hi, good morning guys, I am going to change my life, and planning to increase my body weight, but I have no idea on Sma diet, I am not being over 25kg although I am 23 years old already
Can someone who see this post can understand my situation and give a suggestions to me?I am using a Naso-enteric tube for almost 3 years now. Doctor said I will get aspiration pneumonia if still use my mouth to swallow food. I am drinking the milk (brand: Ensure Gold) only with 200ml/4 scoop of powder every 2… read more

A mySMAteam Member

Hello, I am a mother of a child that had type 1 sma. When she was 15 months old she was diagnosed and the drs told me she would not make it to 2 yrs old. They were wrong. She passed away at 12 1/2 yrs… read more

July 31, 2023

Even Though You (or A Loved One) Suffer From SMA, Would You Change The Life You Have?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
London, KY

No wrong answer I'm just curious how others perceive this situation we are all in.

A mySMAteam Member

The one and only thing that I would change would be the fact that it took my husband at such a young age(47) very quickly and unexpectedly. I would have been very adamant about the doctors approach… read more

January 18

What’s The One Thing That's Helped You Most With Fatigue?

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

Watch what I eat a lot healthy food. In while I will have hamburgers with fries to say you are you funny person.

June 20, 2023

Has Anyone Experienced A DVT? I Have A DVT Blood Clot In My Lower Left Leg.

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
Tonkawa, OK

How long does the DVT take to dissolve with blood thinners? What did you do to help alleviate some of the pain?

A mySMAteam Member

I have had the DVT in my leg since May 4. They’ve checked it in August and they’re checking it again next week. They said it may never go away but all I have is blood thinners for it. They never… read more

January 18

Does Anyone Now Anything News About SMA-LED And How Many People In World Have This Disease?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
Nicosia Cyprus
A mySMAteam Member

I have SMA-LED

September 13, 2023

Anyone With Type 1 Sma Child Who Got Zolgensma?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
Tanzania
A mySMAteam Member

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

April 29, 2023

Covid Booster

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
Finksburg, MD

So, I am very confused as to whether I should get a 6th covid booster just approved by the FDA for individuals over 65 and immunocompromised. Is nothing on the CDC website about SMA, I am not entirely sure my regular doctor fully understands SMA, and the place I get my shots from seem confused and are hesitant to give shot without some confirmation. Am about to go on vacation and I really don't want to have to wear a mask at the beach. I have SMA type 2. Do I qualify for the latest booster?

A mySMAteam Member

I've had 5 also. Why, have I had 5? Because all THREE of my doctors have TOLD me to get it. Who am I going to listen to? The BS that's on the news. Or my doctors who care for me. That's an easy… read more

November 22, 2023

Has Anyone Had Any Sudden Jumps In Weakness?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
East Berlin, PA
A mySMAteam Member

Yes

June 16, 2023

Power Wheelchair Recommendations

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
Finksburg, MD

So...part of me knows this is a ridiculous question, but I am hoping that maybe there have been changes I am unaware of. It is that dreaded time when I have to begin to apply for a new wheelchair.

It use to be I would look forward to the process. Use to be every new model of wheelchair would be better, drive further, be faster, overall better. That has not been the case however the last twenty years. The wheelchair I own twenty years ago was in every way better than the one ten years ago… read more

A mySMAteam Member
August 19, 2023

Hello Me I Ask Everyone Here..what Your Straggle In Life Being Sma

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
Philippines
A mySMAteam Member

I'm ashamed of US policy for the dialsabled. The richest country ever and the marginalize those who are the most marginalized in the world. UK has to watch airports because if you bring in disabled… read more

October 27, 2023
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