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My cousin was diagosmed with advamced level muscle dystrophy cpk levels were very high and dna result gave the answer what now what is the cure ?
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Very sorry: I am sorry to tell you there is generally no "cure" for Muscular dystrophy of most types. However Physical therapy should be a treatment which can delay progression of the disease! Hope this Helps Good Luck! DR Z
Answered 3/2/2016
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