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  • January 4, 2011 at 10:43 pm #73412
    Need mobility aid to take steps of stairs

    I had problem to take even a single step of stairs so I want to know is any type of mobility aid present which helps me to take steps of stairs.
    Now I realize at this time there is not any treatment od MD or any neuro muscular problems so I also have to wait more for it,I get hope by pompe type which is now treated by lumizyme . people in UK and USA are still un diagnose which type of MD they have so how I could know which type of MD I have.I have also pain in knees and my muscles upper to my knees are most effected any body guess which type of MD I have.And what should I do for knee pains and swellings

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    January 5, 2011 at 5:04 pm #78365
    Re: Need mobility aid to take steps of stairs

    it can be incredibly difficult to self diagnose which type of MD you may have, even the professionals get confused. The only definite way is a genetics test, but I realise this may be difficult for you Fizamama, I do not know what is available to you in your home country.

    The main site has some very helpful information on the different types of MD – here is the link to the downloadable information http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/how_we_help_you/publications

    Other than saying you have Muscular Dystrophy have the Doctor’s hinted as a specific type at all?

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    January 5, 2011 at 6:47 pm #78366
    Re: Need mobility aid to take steps of stairs

    hay

    I seen this at a mobility show once and it looked alright. Its basically a lower step joined to a stick that lets you take smaller easier steps. I got a builder to change my outside steps from 5 really high steps to 7 lower steps so its not as much of a struggle.. building work is not always possible and I cant change the steps everywhere I go. this aid looks handy.

    http://www.musmate.co.uk/quadstep

    Will try and add a picture.

    :D

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