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How is Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy diagnosed?

See how Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy is diagnosed. Which specialists are essential to meet, what tests are needed and other useful information for the diagnosis of Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy

Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy diagnosis
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OPMD is diagnosed by a simple blood test.
Posted Apr 27, 2017 by OPMDAWARENESS 1000
The easiest way is with a genetic test. However my family never had the test but is easy to see that they have OPMD.
Posted May 18, 2017 by Monica 2150
DNA through blood work.
Posted Oct 27, 2018 by Llauren 1300
Testing will be ordered by the primary physician or more specifically by a specialist who has an understanding of the disease.
Posted Feb 22, 2021 by James 2500

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My husband is 74 and was diagnosed with OPMD about 10 years ago.  He had a work related injury at the time and when they did some nerve testing they discovered it.  At that time he was experiencing some problems eating.  His mother had experienced...
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RUNS IN MY DAD FAMILY
I grow up with OPMD. My granddad suffered it and now my dad as well. I always lived with the fear to have it as I saw how bad this illness can affect the person. And now since several months I can say that I am also affected. It started already aroun...
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I have read many articles about medical cannabis and Cannabis has the potential to help with the symptoms of muscular dystrophy in several ways. First off, the active compounds in marijuana are renowned for their ability to relieve inflammation and c...

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