LGMD "ENTREVISTA EN PRIMER PLANO"

 

Nombre:  Lori  Edad: 47 yrs. old

País: Estados Unidos

Subtipo LGMD: LGMD2i

¿A qué edad le diagnosticaron:

I was diagnosed at the age of 41.

¿Cuáles fueron sus primeros síntomas?:

The first symptoms that I noticed were muscle weakness and falling although at the time I didn’t realize that they were anything serious.

¿Tiene otros familiares que padezcan LGMD?

Yes, my younger sister also has LGMD2i.

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

My greatest challenge is lacking the energy and physical strength to do everything I used to do and everything I want to do.

¿Cuál es su mayor logro?:

My greatest accomplishments are raising my two sons (ages 17 and 24) and becoming an attorney.

¿Cómo le ha influido la LGMD para convertirse en la persona que es hoy?

Having LGMD causes me to be more grateful for what I can do and for the people in my life.

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

I would like people to know that LGMD is a genetic disease for which there is no treatment or cure at this time.

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

If I was cured tomorrow, I would like to go hiking or for a long walk.

 

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