How do you earn money without loosing critical disability benefits and Medicare ? So, in many ways, I am very lucky. When I started needing attendant care, I did the math and there was no way I could earn enough money, keep working, and pay for attendant care. The programs in my state that cover attendant care very strictly require an individual have less than $2,000 in assets total (including such things as gold teeth, burial plots, etc) and not be employed. If not for my father's support… read more
Growing up, at what age did you understand or had been told you have not something wrong with you but that you have special muscles unlike the other kids? (Thats what we call connors condition, to help his older 8 yr old brother understand) connor is type 1 and is currently 7 months old. Recvd zolgemsa on halloween. Didnt finish our last loading dose of spinraza. If you currently do maintaince dosing of spinraza has it been successful for you? Pro? Cons? Effectiveness still? At what age did you… read more
For those of you that are single...What do you do to get sexual relief? I know it's a bit of a personal question, but as I get weaker and lose the use of my hands, I'm struggling to get this taken care
This is a very real issue
This body shaming problem is for everyone i guess, not for people with sma only. But anyway I wanted to ask as a girl struggling with that feeling time to time
Well Personally I don't much like wearing anything that Clings to My Body, because then My Crooked Body really shows. So I tend to buy what I like, but I may buy just a tad bit larger just so it's not… read more
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
Yes, -- behind left or right knee -- back of thigh. Also mid back, sometimes, sometimes right
I use baclophen and essential oils - rub - avocado oil with ginger oil mixed. Good question - thanks.
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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
My heart goes out to you. I find it hard to imagine being in your situation. Are there care facilities available for you?
Please answer, I only use the bipap device when sleeping. Is it possible that I do not use gaseous breathing in the future?
I would ask your doctor that question. I wish you the best!!