Nombre:       Buck

Edad:           31 years old

País:   Unites States of America

Subtipo LGMD:  LGMD 2L / R12

 

¿A qué edad le diagnosticaron?

I was diagnosed at the age of 28.

¿Cuáles fueron sus primeros SÍNTOMAS?

My initials symptoms included weakness and pain in my legs, difficulty climbing stairs and it was hard to stand up from the ground.

¿Tiene otros familiares con LGMD?

I do not have any known relatives that have been diagnosed with LGMD.

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

Chronic pain is my greatest challenge with LGMD.

¿Cuál es su mayor LOGRO?

I am still working on my greatest accomplishment but for now I have three beautiful children that I am focusing on.

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

I have always had a great work ethic, always able to accomplish what I put my mind to.  Because of my disability, things are hard to get done but I never give up.  I have been able to stay positive and encouraging to others.

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

I want the world to know that this disease is life changing and it can be extremely hard at times.  Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of support for LGMD.  Hopefully raising awareness can lead to better support for people living with this disease.

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

If I could be cured tomorrow, I would go to a trampoline park with my kids!  It is the small things in life that I cherish now.