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Find your community on the free RareGuru App.Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy is a disorder characterized by muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy). This condition gets its name from the areas of the body that are affected most often: muscles in the face (facio-), around the shoulder blades (scapulo-), and in the upper arms (humeral). The signs and symptoms of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy usually appear in adolescence. However, the onset and severity of the condition varies widely. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy results from a deletion of genetic material from a region of DNA known as D4Z4. This region is located near one end of chromosome 4. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.
Source: GARD Last updated on 05-01-20
In our search we did not find information regarding alcohol consumption and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy specifically. We recommend that you speak with your doctor before drinking alcohol.
According to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, moderate amounts of alcohol isn't harmful to most people with neuromuscular disease in general. However the effects of alcohol may magnify exisiting problems with movement, coordination, sleep, swallowing, and breathing. Alcohol should be consumed in a safe situation with others around. Also, be sure to think about any other conditions or medications that you are on and the effect alcohol may have on these.
Last updated on 05-01-20
The Food and Drug Administration has not approved stem cell therapy for the treatment of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Clinical trials are investigating the use of this therapy for treatment of other forms of muscular dystrophy. Visit clinicaltrials.gov to view these trials. In the United States private companies have infused patients with a variety of conditions with stem cells. FDA cautions consumers to make sure that any stem cell treatment they are considering has been approved by FDA or is being studied under a clinical investigation that has been submitted to and allowed to proceed by FDA. Click here to learn vist the FDA Web site and learn more about stem cell treatments in the United States.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association provides information regarding the state of
stem cell therapies for treatment of muscular dystrophies on their Web site at
the following link.
http://mda.org/quest/research-briefs-stem-cells
Last updated on 05-01-20
Yes. Exercise is generally recommended for people with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). People with FSHD may benefit from aerobic exercise at least three times a week for 30 minutes at an intensity to reach their age- adjusted target heart rate. Visit the American Heart Association Web site to learn how to calculate your target heart rate. If aerobic exercise is not possible, people with FSHD may benefit from moderate intensity resistance training.
Last updated on 05-01-20
No. Currently there are no medications that have been shown to slow the progression of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD).
Last updated on 05-01-20
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