LGMD "Entrevista em destaque"

Nome:  Keisha  Idade: 31 yrs. old

País: Estados Unidos

LGMD Sub-tipo : Unknown

 

Com que idade foi diagnosticado:

I was diagnosed about 5 years ago at the age of 25-26.

Quais foram os seus primeiros sintomas:

I noticed that I was repeatedly falling and that my leg would give out without any warning.  I also recall that I was unable to raise my right arm unless I had assistance.

Tem outros familiares que sofrem de LGMD:

So far, no one in my family has muscular dystrophy but I plan to have my parents tested to see if they are carriers.

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

One of the greatest challenges is always having to plan ahead – if going out with friends or family to make sure the place is handicapped accessible.  Every day it also takes me longer to get dressed in the morning.

Qual é a sua maior realização:

Coming to the fact that I have LGMD and still trying to figure out which form of LGMD.  And learning to embrace it.

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

I feel LGMD has made me an unique individual helped me to bring awareness of the disease to others that don’t know much about it.  Having LGMD has helped me to become stronger and more independent.  I know that having LGMD is a part of me, I am human and still have my days just like anyone else.  I am a strong and proud woman with LGMD.

O que quer que o mundo saiba sobre a LGMD:

LGMD is something that currently has no cure.  It is something that won’t go away.  Physical therapy and aquatic therapy help manage the disease.  Even with LGMD, we are still strong and can live a normal life just like anyone else.

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 want to run a marathon, run up and down the stairs, and take a big vacation somewhere to celebrate!

 

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