Gastro intestinal issues. For nearly my entire life, I would get terrible stomach aches. I eat like a bird, so it wasn't from over indulging. I went to so many specialist, was told repeatedly it was 'all in my head', took supplements, probiotics, changed diet numerous times...spend forever in the bathroom. It was only after coming across a tiny article ...probably on here...that I ever saw any mention of it being an effect of SMA. Not a single doctor of the myriad of doctors ever mentioned this as a possibility and it is something family members don't understand as it doesn't seem directly related to muscle weakness. Is impossible to explain to people too.

Walking, or being able to walk without support

Climbing stairs, not being able to stand up from a chair or the toilet and the horrible leg cramps!

In one day, I couldn't standup no more the next day from the toilet. I have tried several times during the day, but with no luck, unfortunately I had to learn and except for what it was...

That it increased my sex drive.