Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I
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What is Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I?
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is a term for a group of diseases that cause muscle weakness and wasting in the arms and legs. The muscles most affected are the muscles of the shoulders, upper arms, pelvic area, and thighs. Type 2I is specific to Tunisian families with chromosome 19q13.3 involvement.
Common symptoms reported by people with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I
Treatments taken by people with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I
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Who has Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I on PatientsLikeMe?
- 12 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 9 say Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 3 |