Monnie45
Status: I am retired now. I also was diagnosed with Myotonic Dystrophy 2.
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- Hi, I have been diagnosed with both Meniere's Disease and also a form of muscular dystrophy. I do have some weakness in my muscles but not enough to inhibit daily living. I do, however, have a feeling of tightness in my lower forehead and a...
- Hi, I have high cholesterol but cannot take most of the cholesterol drugs because I also have a form of muscular dystrophy. I am taking the generic of questran now but don't like it. I couldn't afford Welchol. My doctor was going to try Niacin...
- Hi, I was diagnosed with Meniere's about two years ago. I also in the past year to make things worse diagnosed with a form of Muscular Dystrophy. I have a tight feeling in my forehead as well as feeling somewhat lightheaded. My eyes feel strained...
- Hi, I believe I asked this question before but don't remember getting any good answer. For years I have complained about a tight feeling in my forehead which seems to be related to the unstableness that I have felt. I was diagnosed with Meniere's...
- Hi, I was put on Questran (the generic) for high cholesterol. I was on statins for years until it was discovered that I had MD2. The statins worked well. My doctor seems OK with the results of the Questron but the numbers are not nearly as good...
- Hi, I was diagnosed with Meniere's Disease a couple of years ago. Before being diagnosed I was complaining about a tightness in my lower forehead, no pain. No one seemed to think much about it. It actually makes me feel a bit unstable. I have...
- Hi, I have not written for awhile, still trying to accept a diagnosis of MD2. Let me tell you my story. Three times in my life I have had problems with vertigo, the room did not spin but I felt like I was on a boat with no firm diagnosis the first...
- Hi, I have a question. I was diagnosed with MD2 a few months ago. I am seeing a physical therapist now, hoping to maintain my muscle strength. I have not fallen and working full time as a dental hygienist but I am not feeling great. I have tightness...
- Hi, I got a copy of my lab report from Athena Labs but don\'t understand what exactly the results mean. I called Athena but am afraid we will be playing telephone tag. I cannot normally get to the phone at work and not sure this is something I...
- Hi, I have myotonic dystrophy type 2. I have been prescribed Questran for cholesterol. Welchol was also suggested. I went for the Questran because it was more affordable. Welchol would cost over 200 per month. Although the Questran ran almost...
- Hi, my 35 year old daughter was told today that her CPK was elevated. It was 300 something. Although at this point she is having no muscle weekness, does that mean she probably has Myotonie Dystrophy 2. I wasn't diagnosed unilt recently and I am...
- Hi, for many years I have complained about tightness in my lower forehead. I donot experience pain, just an annoying tightness. It seems to make me feelsomewhat unstable. About a year ago before being diagnosed with DM I was sentfor an MRI, only...
- Over one year ago, I was having problems with vertigo. The room did not spin, I felt like I was on a boat. I went to several doctors and wasdiagnosed with Meniere's disease, an inflammation of the middle ear. Along with it I have beenhaving an...
- Hi, anybody know if there is anything that can prevent the symptoms of myotonic dystrophy from progressing, excercise and maybe vitamins such as Vitamin D. Monnie
- Hi, I was just diagnosed with myotonic dystrophy type 2. I am not having any significant symptoms now. I do have some difficulty climbing stairs but that seems to be all. I am scared though, what is ahead. I was told I need to see a cardiologist...