What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophies are a group of genetic conditions characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy). The Duchenne type is the most prevalent type of muscular dystrophy primarily affecting the skeletal muscles, which are used for movement, and the muscles of the heart.
How do members experience Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Muscle weakness
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
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 Duchenne muscular dystrophy*
Who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 11 | |
| 20s | 17 | |
| 30s | 19 | |
| 40s | 17 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 59 | |
| Female | 12 |