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"Dents" in leg muscles

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@swalton1969

I have muscle atrophy extremely bad in right leg had a muscle biopsy came back as MD.Also had genetic testing and it says 2 types if MD. One type I am a carrier. Other indeterminate.My Dr does not accept this trying to say it is back related S1 nerve pinched by L5 vertebrae.I do nit think this would cause atrophy
My 2 previous ones did not show this pinched nerve.I have had this issue since 2019 with severe muscle and bone pain.I would like to know if anyone with adult onset MD experiences this problem.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 28, 2023

Welcome @swalton1969, I know it can be terribly frustrating when having discussions with our doctors about tests and outcomes. I found these articles that may shed a little light on the topic for you while we wait for members with experience to respond.

--- Muscular Dystrophy vs. Muscle Atrophy: https://www.verywellhealth.com/dystrophy-vs-atrophy-5120377.

"Can muscular dystrophy affect one leg?
Around half of all people with facioscapulohumeral MD develop weakness in their leg muscles, and 1 or 2 in every 10 people with the condition will eventually need a wheelchair. Facioscapulohumeral MD can develop unevenly, so the muscles on one side of the body may be affected more than the other."
--- Muscular dystrophy - Types - NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/muscular-dystrophy/types/.

"What is the gold standard test for muscular dystrophy?
Although a number of diagnostic tools can point toward muscular dystrophy, genetic testing is usually the most accurate way to diagnose the disease. Genetic testing involves analyzing a person's DNA to look for mutations known to cause muscular dystrophy."
--- Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosis: https://musculardystrophynews.com/muscular-dystrophy-diagnosis/.

Did your doctor explain why they think your muscle biopsy test does not indicate you have Muscular Dystrophy?

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