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I have a 5 month old granddaughter and how can you tell if she might have this her father has it in his hands and my ex husband has it bad

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Alto, GA
July 30
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Nerve conduction is the way we tested my 4-year-old for it. The children's hospital in Greenville South Carolina. The reason we thought she might would have it is because she was very weak she fell a lot she just walked different we have a type called charcoal Marie tooth MD. Also my grandfather had it my mom, my 2 aunts, and me but my son doesn't have it. Every child has the 50% chance of getting it if the mom or dad has it. Is genetic.

August 11
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It's completely understandable to be concerned about your granddaughter, especially with a family history of muscular dystrophy. The good news is there are ways to find out early.

Since muscular dystrophy is linked to the X chromosome, females can carry the gene and sometimes show mild symptoms. With her father affected Show Full Answer

It's completely understandable to be concerned about your granddaughter, especially with a family history of muscular dystrophy. The good news is there are ways to find out early.

Since muscular dystrophy is linked to the X chromosome, females can carry the gene and sometimes show mild symptoms. With her father affected, there is a real possibility she could be a carrier or, in some cases, show symptoms herself. Here are the key steps to take:

- Talk to her pediatrician right away — share the full family history so they understand the risk
- Ask for a creatine kinase (CK) blood test — this can show early muscle damage even before symptoms appear
- Request genetic testing — this is the most reliable way to confirm whether she carries the gene mutation
- Ask for a referral to a genetic counselor — they can explain what the results mean and guide next steps

Early detection is really important because starting care and treatment as early as possible leads to better outcomes. Families in the U.S. and Canada may also be able to access free genetic testing through Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, which is worth looking into.

You're already doing the right thing by asking questions early — that matters a lot for her care. 💛

July 30

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