Limb girdle muscular dystrophy
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What is limb girdle muscular dystrophy?
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.
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Data from patients with limb girdle muscular dystrophy, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Data from patients with limb girdle muscular dystrophy, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has limb girdle muscular dystrophy on PatientsLikeMe?
- 45 patients have this condition
- 1 new patients joined this month
- 37 say LGMD is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 6 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 11 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 6 | |
| 20-29 years | 2 | |
| 30-39 years | 1 | |
| 40-49 years | 1 | |
| 50-59 years | 1 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 18 | |
| Female | 23 |
| Condition Types | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| LGMD1A | 0 | |
| LGMD1B | 1 | |
| LGMD1C | 0 | |
| LGMD1D | 0 | |
| LGMD1E (Desmin myopathy) | 0 | |
| LGMD1F | 1 | |
| LGMD1H | 0 | |
| LGMD2A (Calpainopathy) | 1 | |
| LGMD2B (Dysferlinopathy) | 5 | |
| LGMD2C | 0 | |
| LGMD2D | 1 | |
| LGMD2E | 0 | |
| LGMD2F | 0 | |
| LGMD2G | 1 | |
| LGMD2H | 0 | |
| LGMD2I | 7 | |
| LGMD2J | 0 | |
| LGMD2K | 2 | |
| LGMD2L | 2 | |
| LGMD2M | 0 | |
| LGMD2N | 0 | |
| LGMD2O | 0 | |
| LGMD2Q | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 14 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from LGMD patients who have completed their condition history
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