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What advice do you have for someone newly diagnosed with SMA?

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San Francisco, CA
April 18, 2022
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A mySMAteam Member

Make friends with people who has had it on places like this, because we most likely know what you are going through!

April 18, 2022
A mySMAteam Member

Try to find Drs. In your area that understand the problem at your level.

May 17, 2022
A mySMAteam Member

great advice, @A mySMAteam Member! ๐Ÿ™‚

April 19, 2022
A mySMAteam Member

Not quite the right person to answer that right now. I'm still trying to wrap all of my head around it. Only 3 months since diagnosis.

April 18, 2022
A mySMAteam Member

well said, @A mySMAteam Member

May 17, 2022

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