Some forms of limb-girdle MD affect the lower extremities initially. Symptoms include difficulty with gait, running, climbing stairs and rising from the floor. Other forms affect the shoulder muscles predominantly with resulting difficulty in lifting the arms. Progression Progression of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is variable. In some cases, it progresses very slowly, while in others, progression is rapid.
Life span is often unaffected.
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