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I have sma type 3 and steal rods in my spine i am 20 and thinking about children would this be safe and if so would my child have sma?
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Varies: The prognosis for a person with type three spinal muscular atrophy varies tremendously and so you should probably have a good conversation with your treating physician. They may want to get the input of a pulmonologist as well. Thank you for your question.
Answered 3/7/2013
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