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Types (60)

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Muscular Dystrophy (17)

Is Muscular Dystrophy an Autoimmune Disease?
17 Muscular Dystrophy Medical Devices To Help With Symptoms
Is Swimming Resistance Training Safe for Muscular Dystrophy?
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know

Becker (Bmd) (17)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
4 Early Signs of Muscular Dystrophy in Babies

Congenital (Cmd) (8)

4 Early Signs of Muscular Dystrophy in Babies
6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ

Duchenne (Dmd) (49)

Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
8 Swallowing and Breathing Exercises for Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Anesthesia: What To Consider
8 Things I Wish I Knew About DMD Before My Son’s Diagnosis

Emery Dreifuss (Edmd) (9)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ

Facioscapulohumeral (Fshd) (7)

Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
4 Famous People With Muscular Dystrophy
Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?
9 Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Duchenne, Becker, and More

Limb Girdle (Lgmd) (10)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?

Myotonic (Dm) (9)

6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
7 Signs and Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy To Look For
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ

Oculopharyngeal (Opmd) (6)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?
6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know
7 Signs and Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy To Look For
9 Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Duchenne, Becker, and More

Unknown Type (5)

10 Tips for Overcoming Learning Disabilities With DMD
Occupational Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: What Does It Look Like?
7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
8 Muscular Dystrophy Exercises To Try at Home: Stretching and More

Treatments (54)

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Weight Control (1)

Diet for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Foods To Eat and Foods To Avoid

Vyondys 53 (Golodirsen) (7)

Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cause Enlarged Calves?
Can Exon-Skipping Therapy Help Treat DMD?
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates

Viltepso (Viltolarsen) (7)

Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cause Enlarged Calves?
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
Can Exon-Skipping Therapy Help Treat DMD?

Speech Therapy (6)

Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
7 Facts About DMD Caregivers Should Know
17 Muscular Dystrophy Medical Devices To Help With Symptoms
8 Swallowing and Breathing Exercises for Muscular Dystrophy

Respiratory Therapy (9)

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
17 Muscular Dystrophy Medical Devices To Help With Symptoms
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Anesthesia: What To Consider
How To Make Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Care More Affordable

Respiratory Monitoring (5)

Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist
Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For
How Is Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosed? 8 Tests and What To Expect

Range Of Motion Exercises (6)

Duchenne vs. Becker Muscular Dystrophy: What Are the Differences?
Is Swimming Resistance Training Safe for Muscular Dystrophy?
8 Muscular Dystrophy Exercises To Try at Home: Stretching and More
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Physical Therapy: What To Expect

Psychiatric Support (1)

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Anesthesia: What To Consider

Prednisone (4)

Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows

Physical Therapy (30)

Bethlem Myopathy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, Treatment
Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
How To Make Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Care More Affordable

Pain Management (3)

Duchenne vs. Becker Muscular Dystrophy: What Are the Differences?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Anesthesia: What To Consider
Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Pacemakers Or Other Heart Devices (2)

Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook

Occupational Therapy (10)

7 Facts About DMD Caregivers Should Know
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Occupational Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: What Does It Look Like?
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know

Nutrition Or Nutritional Support (3)

Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist
Diet for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Foods To Eat and Foods To Avoid
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, and More

Genetic Counseling (18)

4 Early Signs of Muscular Dystrophy in Babies
Does Muscular Dystrophy Show Up on NIPT? What You Should Know
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
Duchenne vs. Becker Muscular Dystrophy: What Are the Differences?

Exondys 51 (Eteplirsen) (7)

DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
Can Exon-Skipping Therapy Help Treat DMD?
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More

Emotional Support Or Counseling (6)

Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist
Self-Kindness When Struggling: 6-Minute Guided Meditation (VIDEO)
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Support Groups: 5 Ways They Can Help

Emflaza (Deflazacort) (3)

Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates

Elevidys (Delandistrogene Moxeparvovec Rokl) (6)

Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?

Duvyzat (Givinostat) (6)

What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows

Diuretics (1)

Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More

Clinical Trials (13)

CRISPR Gene Therapy for DMD: 7 Facts To Know
Stem Cell Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy: Cost, Benefits, and FAQ
Clinical Trials for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Should You Participate?
Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?

Cardiac Monitoring (8)

Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
How Is Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosed? 8 Tests and What To Expect
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Biphosphonates (1)

DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?

Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (Bi Pap) Machine (1)

Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options

Beta Blockers (8)

How Gowers’ Sign Can Show Early Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Duchenne vs. Becker Muscular Dystrophy: What Are the Differences?
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook
Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More

Behavioral Therapy (1)

How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?

Assistive Devices Like Canes, Braces, And Wheelchairs (24)

Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Wheelchair Use: Tips and Tools
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, and More

Assisted Ventilation (4)

Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
How To Make Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Care More Affordable
8 Swallowing and Breathing Exercises for Muscular Dystrophy

Amondys 45 (Casimersen) (6)

Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Can Exon-Skipping Therapy Help Treat DMD?
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More

Agamree (Vamorolone) (3)

What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?

Ace Inhibitors (8)

Duchenne vs. Becker Muscular Dystrophy: What Are the Differences?
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook

Topics (62)

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Personal Stories (2)

8 Things I Wish I Knew About DMD Before My Son’s Diagnosis
4 Famous People With Muscular Dystrophy

News (10)

Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
Stem Cell Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy: Cost, Benefits, and FAQ
4 Early Signs of Muscular Dystrophy in Babies

Roles (20)

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Parent (10)

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness: 9 Ways To Get Involved
8 Muscular Dystrophy Exercises To Try at Home: Stretching and More
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Wheelchair Use: Tips and Tools

Caregiver (16)

How To Make Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Care More Affordable
17 Muscular Dystrophy Medical Devices To Help With Symptoms
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Wheelchair Use: Tips and Tools
7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Multiple Diagnoses (16)

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Anxiety (4)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?
8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More
10 Tips for Overcoming Learning Disabilities With DMD

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) (4)

10 Tips for Overcoming Learning Disabilities With DMD
How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?
7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd) (3)

8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More
How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?
7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Back Pain (1)

Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Cardiomyopathy (4)

Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More
Why Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Less Common in Girls?
Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cause Enlarged Calves?
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs) (1)

Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Depression (3)

10 Tips for Overcoming Learning Disabilities With DMD
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Epilepsy (1)

8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Heart Disease (2)

Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More
Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Joint Pain (1)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know

Kidney Or Bladder Stones (1)

8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Muscular Dystrophy (Md) (3)

Is Muscular Dystrophy an Autoimmune Disease?
7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More

Obesity (1)

8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Scoliosis (9)

Why Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Less Common in Girls?
6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Sleep Apnea (1)

Why Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Less Common in Girls?

Urinary Tract Infection (Uti) (1)

Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

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