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just when I was starting to feel better

I got a phone call from the dr office and told me I carry the genetic gene for spinal muscular athrophy.....now my husband has to get his bloodwork done.  If he tests positive, we have a 25% chance of having a child with this disease.  Sometimes I feel like the whole world is against me. Tongue Tied
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  • I'm so sorry.  I hope his results are negative.  Keep us updated. 
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  • Sorry to hear that!  Sometimes it feels like all the bad news comes all at once.  Keep us updated and let's pray that its negative.

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  • I am very sorry for your loss and I've got everything crossed that your DH tests negative for the same gene ((((hugs))))
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  • I am so sorry for your loss, and that you received that news. I'm hoping that your hubby doesn't carry the gene. Forgive me for asking, but what is Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and what does it cause? Again, I'm sorry.
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  • Thankyou for your thoughts and prayers.  DH goes in on Tues for the testing.  @Jo@Matt6609

    Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a neuromuscular disease characterized by degeneration of motor neurons,resulting in progressive muscular atrophy (wasting away) and weakness. The clinical spectrum of SMA ranges from early infant death to normal adult life with only mild weakness. These patients often require comprehensive medical care involving multiple disciplines, including pediatric pulmonology, pediatric neurology, pediatric orthopedic surgery, Lower Extremity & Spinal Orthosis, pediatric critical care, and physical medicine and rehabilitation; and physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and clinical nutrition. Genetic counseling is also helpful for the parents and family members. Sensation and the ability to feel are not affected. Intellectual activity is normal and it is often observed that patients with SMA are unusually bright and sociable

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