INDIVIDUAL WITH LGMD: Sabesan

Nome: Sabesan
Idade: 24
País: India
LGMD Sub-tipo: LGMD 2B / LGMD R2 dysferlin-related
Com que idade foi diagnosticado?
I was diagnosed at the age of 18.
Qual é a sua maior realização?
Although I have LGMD, I have completed post graduate in biostatistics. I am working as Biostatistician in central government institute.
Quais foram os seus primeiros sintomas?
First symptoms,I have feeled that could not run completely. I feel tired and pain in the thigh muscles.
Como é que a LGMD o influenciou a tornar-se a pessoa que é hoje?
First time that diagnosed with LGMD2B I felt anxiety and depression. I have even cried. My family members there is no peace after that I have got this condition. Starting it gives negative thoughts in my mind butover the years, it becomes positive.
Tem outros familiares que sofrem de LGMD?
I have one elder sister. She is normal. No one in my family members have LGMD.
O que é que quer que o mundo saiba sobre a LGMD?
People of world should know about LGMD. Each country,even within states, should do awareness atleast a year. If new product comes to market,they advertise using big personalities. Like that they should promote us about our awareness and condition.
Quais são, na sua opinião, os maiores desafios de viver com a LGMD?
I could not go independently outside of campus/home. I need a support from caretaker to move on for shopping and other places. I could not able to ride bike/car. I could not able to lift weight. I could not participate in functions.
Se a sua LGMD pudesse ser "curada" amanhã, qual seria a primeira coisa que gostaria de fazer?
During LGMD suffered period many people helped me. If I was cured tomorrow, I would help them and meet them directly. I will say thank you. Second point ,I will say to my community about this condition.






