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I was diagnosed with dry macular degeneration in April. By reading the

Posted by PattyW @pattyw1, Aug 12, 2012

I was diagnosed with dry macular degeneration in April. By reading the doctor's transcription and checking the terms online, I believe I am in stage 2 of the 3 stages of the disease. It is in my family -- 3 other members have it.
I sm 67, single, and work full time. I cannot afford to retire. But I am afraid of the future because I am aware of the changes in my vision. I have always loved reading, but am now doing it with a magnifying glass, even though I have brand new glasses with bifocals. Is there anyone out there that is dealing with this condition and this kind of fear? @michaellutz

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PattyW | @pattyw1 | Aug 12, 2012

Sorry -- I guess I wrote in the wrong place. Can we move it?

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Seeker | @seeker | Sep 19, 2018
In reply to @riley22 "As the subject line states, my Mom was just diagnosed with DMD. What I need from..." + (show)
@riley22

As the subject line states, my Mom was just diagnosed with DMD. What I need from you guys is to let me know what I can do to help her out. She is a widow and lives alone. She's 80 but acts 40. I want to do all I can for her.

Thanks!

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I have just been diagnosed with it and have very little information. Anything you could share would be great.
Thank you and please give you Mom my warmest regards!

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Austin McGinley | @austinmcginley | Sep 19, 2018
In reply to @riley22 "As the subject line states, my Mom was just diagnosed with DMD. What I need from..." + (show)
@riley22

As the subject line states, my Mom was just diagnosed with DMD. What I need from you guys is to let me know what I can do to help her out. She is a widow and lives alone. She's 80 but acts 40. I want to do all I can for her.

Thanks!

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I was diagnosed with "slight" DMD. I'm 81 & in excellent health. Dr. said check again "next year", i.e April 2013. Any info on how rapidly DMD can progress? I have no problem driving at all but I worry about the future. Thank you

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Riley22 | @riley22 | Sep 19, 2018

As the subject line states, my Mom was just diagnosed with DMD. What I need from you guys is to let me know what I can do to help her out. She is a widow and lives alone. She's 80 but acts 40. I want to do all I can for her.

Thanks!

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