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Myotonic Dystrophy - Outlook And Screening
Screening for Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy
Affected parents can undergo prenatal diagnostic techniques (tests done during pregnancy to detect presence of genetic abnormalities in the child before it is born). More specifically, amniocentesis, a technique in which fetal cells is obtained for analysis from the amniotic fluid present in the sac around the fetus can detect the condition.
Prognosis of Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy
The prognosis of Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy is used to refer to the outcome of the disease. There is a significant variation in the course of the disease that makes it difficult to predict the prognosis. The disability tends to become severe when symptoms appear at an early stage. Some affected individuals may require assistance of a wheel chair, later in life. Educational programs tailored to meet specific demands of the affected individual may be needed. Physical and occupational therapy instituted at an early age can ensure a better quality of life of the patient.
Myotonic Dystrophy - References
- Muscular Dystrophy - (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/musculardystrophy.html)
- Muscular Dystrophy Information Page - (http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/md/md.htm)
- Basic Human Genetics - Elaine Johansen Mange & Arthur P. Mange
- Medical Genetics - Lynn B. Jorde, John C. Carey, Raymond L. White
My elder brother Mr Chittaranjan Sahoo aged 45 from Keonjhar Dist ,state-Odisha ,India is seriously affected in the Hereditary Mytonica Dystrophy diseases and now treatment in SCB Medical college Odisha under the Dr Prop. Ashok Mallick and Dr. LULUP Ku Sahoo in the Dept of NEUROLOGY . But they told us that their is no such successive treatment for the diseases ? Is it true plz help us and suggest the better treatment
New to this site. Been diagnosed with mynotonic dystrophy at the age of 10. I was born with this. I was told it hasnt progressed any since the age of 10 but, why do i find it difficult to do the things i used to do? I used to be able to walk long distances, run, excercise. Now at the age of almost 32, i find it extremely difficult to do those things. I can walk but have to stop for frequent breaks. I cant run anymore, nor excericse like i used to. If it hasnt progressed any, why am i having so much trouble doing the things i used to do?
My wife had been diagnosed with MD, we are in Delhi and not been able to locate a proper doctor. I will be grateful if somebody can refer a competent doctor to us. I also will be obliged if somebody can guide me if my kids 12 yrs and 4 yrs need a genetic screening
My husband has Myotonic Dystrophy and finds cycling and swimming a lot easier than walking. The cycling he likes better due to his feet and ankles hurting when walking. The swimming was adviced by his doctor as this works most of the body and he is not straining himself.
New to the site: Was told I have it about 6 weeks ago don't know which type yet. was hoping to find out about pain manament as somedays are better than others.It seem to be worst in cold or hot weather the amount of pain is incressed.I walk everyday because I have a little dog and he make me go which is a good thing and it makes it enjoyable.