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Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With SMA?

By A mySMAteam Member 5 answers

Which SMA Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A mySMAteam Member 13 answers

Is There A Particular Diet And/or Food That Has Slowed Progression? E.g. The Keto Diet Has Been Used For Other Types Of Neuro Diseases.

By A mySMAteam Member

I Have Sma Type 3. Do Normal Things Is Hard For Me. I Live By Myself. Does Anyone How I Can Get A Full Time Aide Without The High Cost

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What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With SMA In The Heat?

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San Francisco, CA
A mySMAteam Member

I sweat immediatly & get shortness of breath in the FL heat. My hair is just dripping from sweat. I never use to sweat my whole life. I sweat mostly from my head & neck.

September 29

What Are The Best Diet For 1 Year Old SMAType1? Could You Please Give Me Ideas. Thank You. I'm From Philippines. ☺️

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Philippines

Hey Everybody! How Often Do Y’all Go To PT? And What Are Your PT Routines Like?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
Fayetteville, NC

How I Feel Very Sleepy Hard To Stand Half Time

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WallaWalla,WA

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For SMA?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A mySMAteam Member

Yes I am spinarza liquid I really can’t tell the difference I been on it 2 yrs now

October 7

Where Can I Find Emergency Funding For Repairs For Disability Modifications?

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Finksburg, MD

After a powerful storm last week, I discovered that both of the automatic doors on our house got damaged possibly from a power surge. The automatic doors are absolutely critical to my safety ...but last time called for service ...it was an $800 bill to repair one door. I need two doors installed by two separate companies repaired and can't afford what is likely a $2,000 bill. My coordinator for my disability program is already indicating that my disability program might not cover the cost of the… read more

A mySMAteam Member

Look for 504c charities that help with medical assistant, the pan foundation for example, another is mygooddays.org.

June 23

Does Anyone Take Something Stronger Than Extra Strength Tylenol For Pain When You Cannot Take Ensaids And What Is It?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭

Is There A Resource On Here To Share Experiences We Have With Different Products And Companies Who Sell Those Items?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question 💭
Lansing, MI

Specifically a company who has, what I believe to be, terrible customer service, misleading company information and demanding sales of their accessories and goods exclusively or void their warranty?

How Can A Person Living With SMA Reduce The Recurrence Of Bronchial Infections E.g. Bronchitis, Pneumonia?

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Durban, ZA

I have SMA and constantly suffer from bronchial infections due to post nasal drip and would really like to be able to manage it .

A mySMAteam Member

Bipap at night with settings you can handle and that will help you sleep through the night. Good suction, coughalator and vest treatments morning and night(this is all what we do for my son) and I… read more

July 4

What's A Common Misconception About SMA?

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San Francisco, CA
A mySMAteam Member

For me, I think it’s all about getting understanding the love ones you have… like me married hardest thing for me is to keep trying to make her happy

October 7
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