Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Hi Everyone, I just went to the website mentioned about the pill PTC124 that will correct stop mutations. I went there hoping to find the magic words that maybe popping a pill would make all the difference in the world for Zach. Then I read that Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic muscle weakness disorder caused by a stop mutation. I did some more research and I think Zach may have Duchenne muscular dystrophy. I am trying to stay calm, but it listed his symptoms to a tee. Please send special thoughts to Zach. The prognosis for men with DMD is to be wheelchairbound by age 12. Although there are worse fates in this world, it has left me very upset imagining that my son not only will have to face life as a cf patient but that he would also have to battle it wheelchair bound. I know I am getting my cart before my horse but those of you who know me well, know that this is my usual mode of transportation. I can't even bear to tell what I found. It will break his heart to bits. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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