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I'm 36& have severe paraspinal muscle atrophy. what are the odds of me ending up in a wheelchair? i have frequent falls&was told no cure?
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SMA: Prognosis depends on genetics and concomitant illness. Research is underway to find a cure. Wish I could say more but I can't without knowing more about your case.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends on diagnosis: I am assuming that you have seen multiple neurologists and neuro muscular specialists. It is not possible to predict the prognosis with the information provided. Your neuro muscular specialist will be in best position to tell. Please see one if you have not.
Answered 5/23/2016
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