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Have Muscular Dystrophy, Extreme Weakness In Hand, Arm. Slump While Walking, One Shoulder Higher. Which Type Of MD?

I was told i have MD i have extreme weekness in my left hand and arm. When i was born my left hand was tight in a fist with my thumb tucked under my fingers i am over 40 now and when i sleep my hand will still go into that shape. I would like to have an idea of what type of MD I have. I have a definate slump to my walk one shoulder appears a lot higher. I also have nodules on my knuckles and now on my pinky finger. Any ideas?
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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Hi, it appears to be a rheumatoid arthritis, in the spine a and the pinky finger. It appears that you have no problem in the day to day work, except variation. I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe neurotropic injections for 10 consecutive days, and one injection every week.and to practice yoga and meditation . Thank you.
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Have Muscular Dystrophy, Extreme Weakness In Hand, Arm. Slump While Walking, One Shoulder Higher. Which Type Of MD?

Hi, it appears to be a rheumatoid arthritis, in the spine a and the pinky finger. It appears that you have no problem in the day to day work, except variation. I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon. I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe neurotropic injections for 10 consecutive days, and one injection every week.and to practice yoga and meditation . Thank you.