What is Becker muscular dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophies are a group of genetic conditions characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy). The Becker type is an X-linked recessive inherited disorder characterized by slowly progressive muscle weakness of the legs and pelvis.
How do members experience Becker muscular dystrophy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Becker muscular dystrophy*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
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Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Becker muscular dystrophy*
Who has Becker muscular dystrophy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | |
| Female | 1 |