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	SMA3 Mother
I am sma3 (i think as had genetic test but did not show gene??) and my 4 year old daughter is now showing signs of sma3 but seems to be stronger than i was at her age. Is anyone sma with sma child? I am used to dealing with my sma may need advice on dealing with childs. Anyone going through same.ie just realising child can not get up from floor difficulty running can't climb stairs etc any advice welcome
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 9:05 pm

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Ali

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Hello
As you may be aware there are a number of different types of SMA. The most common form can be diagnosed by a blood test and comes in three types (I, II and III). This type is not usually passed from an affected parent to an affected child.
There are however a number of rarer forms of SMA (for example Distal SMA) that can be passed from affected parent to affected child. We are aware of families where this is the case.
It would be worth talking to your Consultant (or your daughters) and clarifying which type of SMA they think you have. If you ring the Jennifer Trust office we could then put you in touch with a familiy in a similar situation.

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Thu Feb 19, 2004 12:11 pm

Carol

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