LGMD "スポットライト・インタビュー"

 

名称:  Lori  年齢: 47 yrs. old

国名:アメリカ

LGMDサブタイプ: LGMD2i

何歳で診断を受けたか:

I was diagnosed at the age of 41.

最初の症状は？:

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

ご家族にLGMDの方はいらっしゃいますか？

Yes, my younger sister also has LGMD2i.

LGMDと共に生きていく上で、最も困難だと感じることは何ですか？:

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

あなたの最大の功績は何ですか？:

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

LGMDは今のあなたにどのような影響を与えていますか？

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

LGMDについて世界に知ってもらいたいことは？:

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

もし明日、あなたのLGMDが "治る "としたら、まず何をしたいですか？:

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

 

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