Diagnosis

Waiting for a diagnosis can be very difficult. Often it can take time for results of tests to be completed. Many conditions are very rare and it may take time to identify the specific condition and get back to you.

The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign recommends that you wait for this process to be completed before you speculate on your possible condition.

If you want to know more about testing or muscle biopsies here is some information that can help.

Tests to see if you are a carrier

Am I a carrier of the condition? Will my children be affected?

Carrier detection factsheet

Muscle biopsies

Muscle biopsies often play a crucial part in the accurate diagnosis of muscle wasting conditions

Muscle biopsies factsheet