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What Gene Causes SMA?
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Is Ridisplam Effective For SMA-LED1 Disease?
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Treatment Kab Aayega Sma Type 3 Ka
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Hi, I Have Sma Type 3, From Few Days I Have Some Involuntar Facial And Finger Twitching, It Is Normal ? I Was Kinda Stressed Too
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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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Anyone With Type 1 Sma Child Who Got Zolgensma?
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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

How To Spend A Day?
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Hi guys , I am 22 years old.I live in the countryside of Malaysia.I'm here today to ask a small question. but my english level quite bad, hope you all who read this post can take some patient to understand my voice.

Since I didn't have a university, I only finished my second year of high school.I have graduated for almost four years,but I never know how my future will happen .To be honest, I always thought I was an ordinary person, because I went to an ordinary high school, and I only realized… read more

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My heart goes out to you. I find it hard to imagine being in your situation. Are there care facilities available for you?

Can Aspiration Be Fatal
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How common or likely is it for people with SMA to die from aspirating?

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I think it's best to ask your neurologist.

Are There Any Moms Who Had Been Diagnosed Before They Had Children?
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I have SMA3
I’m 36 and was diagnosed at age 5. I just had my first baby almost 5 months ago. It’s tough. So worth it but I’m struggling during the day with him due to lack of strength and covid… read more

I Have SMA Type 3 And Have A Torn Rotator Cuff. I Am Wondering If Anyone Has Dealt With This Specific Injury While Also Having SMA?
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Working at it in PT now. Getting some relief 🙌🏻. I was just curious if anyone had some quick fixes 🤣. Unfortunately I think this will just be a long term thing I’m dealing with.