Nome:       Buck

Idade:           31 years old

País:   Unites States of America

LGMD Sub-tipo:  LGMD 2L / R12

 

Com que idade foi diagnosticado?

I was diagnosed at the age of 28.

Quais foram os seus primeiros SINTOMAS?

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

Tem outros familiares que sofrem de LGMD?

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

Quais são, na sua opinião, os maiores desafios de viver com a LGMD??

Chronic pain is my greatest challenge with LGMD.

Qual é a sua maior realização?

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

Como é que a LGMD o influenciou a tornar-se a pessoa que é hoje?

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.

O que quer que o mundo saiba sobre a 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.

Se a sua LGMD pudesse ser "curada" amanhã, qual seria a primeira coisa que gostaria de fazer??

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.