Posted by: Admin on: November 19, 2008
Today is the lumbar puncture with the neuromuscular doctor. When all is said and done my daughter confesses that she had some slight discomfort, but announced that the procedure was much better than the second muscle biopsy. We spoke with the doctor prior to the procedure, and my daughter had a quick physical exam. Her strength has improved, [...]
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Posted by: Admin on: November 13, 2008
It’s the end of September now and we have arrived for the next neuromuscular appointment. The doctor begins the appointment by giving his report to my daughter on the MRI which was normal and the last batch of blood work, also normal. He tests her arm and leg strength and notices a definite improvement. Since her muscles (mostly in her [...]
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