Hey everyone, I want to briefly highlight The Jain Foundation, an organization whose sole purpose is to find a cure for LGMD-2b/Miyoshi Myopathy. Please note...
I was just wondering how many people there are with this disorder. I know thats is rare but just how rare. I live in Jacksonville,Fl and have been living with...
... I have miyoshi myopathy and I think the incidence is around 1 in 400,000 or so. I have never met anyone else in person with the same disease, but i'd guess...
thats about how long i have had it and just last night i realized that my right hand is getting weaker. How do those of you who has had this longer then me...
hello. Ive just signed up. My two daughters aged 16 and 21 have just been diagnosed with dysferlin. our nureosurgeon doesnt know much about the condition and...
Hi Isabelle, Sorry to hear about your daughters' diagnosis. The leading authority on dysferlin deficiency in Australia (IMO) is Prof. Kathryn North, at ...
I have a son and daughter that we thought had a disferlin deficiency. They were diagnosed about 6 years ago. Son is now 27 and daughter is 22. Last year they...
My husband has been diagnosed with dysferlin many years ago. Recently driving has been a real issue with a few near accidents. I've been looking for hand...
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... Recently ... I would recommend contacting your local Dept. of Rehabilitative Services, they should be able to help. Also consult with the MDA in your...
Hi all, my name's Marco and I'm italian. I was diagnosed with MM at age of 16. Now I'm 31 and I sometimes use a wheelchair for outside while I still can walk...
Hi Marco, Good to hear from you! I'd also seen that paper. It's very interesting, but there are a few things that aren't clear. First, the patients weren't...
... Thanks Brad! Are you working working working at Jain Foundation? As a job? An other question for you.. are you a father Brad? I remember year 2000 or so...
Hello Brad, and everyone, I am an 18 year old female, whose doctor said that she is pretty sure I have Limb Girdle, type 2 (I guess). I know she said Limb...
Yes, I am working (part time, currently) at the Jain Foundation. I think you must be mistaken. No, I'm not a father, but I do know of several patients who are....
Hi Lindsey, Thanks for writing--I set your permissions so you can post without approval (I set things that way for new members as an anti-spam protection). I...
What are the steps to have my blood tested for mutation by Jain Foundation? Also, does anyone have information regarding hand controls in cars? Thanks, John...
Hello Everyone, Josh Thayer here, a 42 year old MM patient from Boston. I am a new member, though I have communicated with Brad (our moderator) some over the...
I'm 24 and have real trouble with stairs and getting up from chairs. I will be getting married in about 2 years. She is aware of my problem but I'm afraid...
Thanks, and I don't mind you asking at all. Right now I am somewhat burried at work and want to give a thoughtful response, so I'll get back to you and the...
Hello everybody! My name is Lisa and I am from Sweden. I was diagnosed with LGMD 2B in October 2006 (with help of a muscle biopsy). In December 2006 I took a ...
Dear Lisa, My name is Laura and I work for the Jain Foundation, a non-profit foundation in the US that is dedicated soley to helping find therapies for LGMD2B....
Hello Lisa (and Laura): First of all I want to apologize for my poor English. I`m writing you because I have a similar case to yours. I’m from Spain and 10...
Can anyone please tell me if they have had any success in the treatment of Limb-Girdle 2B. Does physical therapy help? Does a vitamen regime help? We are...
I was diagnosed at age 18 when I first started to notice signs of this disease. I am 24 now. I have Miyoshi Myopathy which is the other type associated with...
