What can someone with FSHD Expect as they age?
In some forms of muscular dystrophy the course of the disease over time is uniform for everyone with the disease. The same cannot be said for FSHD. The course is extremely variable from person to person even within the same family. In general, over a lifetime, it is expected that about 20% of individuals with FSHD will require the use of a wheelchair. The remaining 80% will have variable levels of disability ranging from very mild weakness to severe weakness.
It is difficult to project the course of the disease for any one person because of the unpredictable nature of the condition. In general, however, the earlier in life symptoms start, the more severe the disease is likely to be.
- What is FSHD?
- How is FSHD inherited?
- What are the Symptoms of FSHD?
- Does FSHD affect other parts of the body?
- Is infantile FSHD different from other forms of FSHD?
- What can someone with FSHD Expect as they age?
- How is FSHD Diagnosed?
- What causes FSHD?
- Are there any treatments for FSHD?
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