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.
How do members experience limb girdle muscular dystrophy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with limb girdle muscular dystrophy*
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How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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 limb girdle muscular dystrophy*
Who has limb girdle muscular dystrophy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 5 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 11 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 | |
| Female | 32 |