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This has always been something I've had to deal with having SMA but within the last several years and the past few months, it has become much worse. Especially after eating or drinking and while trying to sleep. Often at night, I will wake up to choking and congestion from this.
I understand that this comes with the territory but could this be fatal? Can I end up drowning so to speak? If so, is it likely or probably not that likely to happen? I am 43 years old with SMA 2.
Iβm sorry π I know these types of changes can be stressful
I sleep with an aVAC most nights but even then I deal with some congestion
If Im concerned about mucus or build up in my sleep I will make⦠read more
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
So after the neurologist gave me the SMA diagnosis in Jan, my mom remembered that we were sent to a genetic specialist when I was 4(1984); and SMA wasnt discussed at all.
Just curious if that is a common occurrence, or was SMA just not as well know in 1984?
Wow!
Working at it in PT now. Getting some relief ππ». I was just curious if anyone had some quick fixes π€£. Unfortunately I think this will just be a long term thing Iβm dealing with.
