Frequently Asked Questions And Answers
Q: What is Muscular Dystrophy?
A: Muscular Dystrophy is a genetic disease where muscles weaken to critical condition over time. It is a blanket title for many forms of the disease. Though it can develop in adults, the disease is most common, and most severe, in children ("Muscular Dystrophy", N.P.). Look at our "About MD" page for more information.
Q: What are the treatment options for MD?
A: As of right now, there is no cure. Doctors and researchers have developed drugs to slow the disease, but have yet to find a cure. (Teens Health, N.P.)
Q: How does one get MD?
A: MD is a genetic disease, meaning that you can only have MD if it is passed on by a family member. If you have a family member who has the disease and you don't, you are most likely a carrier. The odds of passing MD onto your children range from 25% to 50% ("Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosis", 1)
Q: How many people are currently affected by MD?
A: A quarter of a million people are living with MD. ("Muscular Dystrophy", N.P.)
Q: How can I help?
A: Go to the Muscular Dystrophy website (http://www.mda.org/ways-to-help) to find ways to donate or volunteer. Learn more about MD and try to teach others.
Q: What is Muscular Dystrophy?
A: Muscular Dystrophy is a genetic disease where muscles weaken to critical condition over time. It is a blanket title for many forms of the disease. Though it can develop in adults, the disease is most common, and most severe, in children ("Muscular Dystrophy", N.P.). Look at our "About MD" page for more information.
Q: What are the treatment options for MD?
A: As of right now, there is no cure. Doctors and researchers have developed drugs to slow the disease, but have yet to find a cure. (Teens Health, N.P.)
Q: How does one get MD?
A: MD is a genetic disease, meaning that you can only have MD if it is passed on by a family member. If you have a family member who has the disease and you don't, you are most likely a carrier. The odds of passing MD onto your children range from 25% to 50% ("Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosis", 1)
Q: How many people are currently affected by MD?
A: A quarter of a million people are living with MD. ("Muscular Dystrophy", N.P.)
Q: How can I help?
A: Go to the Muscular Dystrophy website (http://www.mda.org/ways-to-help) to find ways to donate or volunteer. Learn more about MD and try to teach others.