Myotonic Dystrophy is a condition presenting with muscle weakness and wasting which may be progressive.
The severity of the condition can vary significantly.
In this condition the muscles contract but have difficulty relaxing, as a result the muscles can become weak and waste away.
Symptoms can be apparent in the muscles in;
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With most dystrophies such as Duchenne, the condition tends to affect hip and shoulder muscles.
In Myotonic Dystrophy these areas are not affected intially and the initial muscles to be affected are face, neck, hands, feet and forearms
Myotonic Dystrophy is caused by a myotonic dystrophy gene, found on chromosome 19.
This condition has an unusual feature in that usually the symptoms become more severe with each generation.
This condition is transmitted to a child by the mother.
Whizz-Kidz is a charity aiming to provide disabled children and young customised mobility equipment, training, advice and life skills.
This Charity provides equipment to children that is not available on the NHS. They also run Wheelchair training courses/ Mobility centres in Dagenham and Havering.
This is a UK based website offering help and support.
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