12/4/2015:

NOMBRE:  Robert   Edad: 71 yrs. old

PAÍS: Canadá

Subtipo LGMD: Unknown

 

¿A qué edad le diagnosticaron:

I was diagnosed when I was 42 yrs. old.

¿Cuáles fueron sus primeros síntomas?:

I did not walk until I was 24 months old.  As a child I could not run like others but it was believed at the time to be caused by asthma.  I have never been physically strong.

¿Tiene otros familiares con LGMD?:  

Thankfully, no.  I am the only person in my family diagnosed with LGMD.

¿Cuáles crees que son los mayores retos de vivir con LGMD?:

One of the greatest challenges is the high cost of aids to keep one going with a reasonably good quality of life.

¿Cuál es su mayor logro?:

My greatest accomplishment is  the friendships I have developed.  

¿Cómo te ha influido la LGMD para convertirte en la persona que eres hoy?: 

I believe living with LGMD has taught me patience, organization, empathy for others, and humor.

¿Qué quiere que el mundo sepa sobre la LGMD?: 

As my disability has progressed and more help is required to keep me active, I have realized that you cannot be poor and have a good quality of life when you are afflicted with a debilitating condition like LGMD, without a lot of assistance, both financial and physical.   Not everyone is as fortunate as I to work a full career and be able to plan for retirement.  Please help to find a treatment or cure.

Si su LGMD pudiera "curarse" mañana, ¿qué sería lo primero que desearía hacer?:

I want to go for a walk along the roads and in the fields and forest around my home community.    I have not done that in over 50 years ….. and I miss it.  Also, I would like to take my wife dancing; we have not been able to do that since the year we met (1986) and I think she misses it.

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