Originally presented on October 18th, 2024.

Do you have questions for myotonic dystrophy (DM) doctors? Join gastroenterologist, Dr. Irene Sonu from Stanford Medicine, for an "Ask the Expert" webinar on gastrointestinal (GI) issues and DM!

Presented on September 9th, 2023.

Irene Sonu, MD
Stanford University

This session explores the ways in which DM2 affects the GI system, treatment and management strategies aimed at alleviating GI issues, and improving quality of life.

Do you have questions for DM doctors and therapists? Join Leila Neshatian, MD, MSc of Stanford University for a “Ask-the-Expert” session on the GI tract. After the success of the Stump-the-Doctor session at the 2020 Virtual MDF Conference, MDF has created a series using the same format to connect families and DM experts.

Learn more about the patterns, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments available for Gastrointestinal System problems in CDM.

Learn more about the patterns, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments available for Gastrointestinal System problems in DM2.

Learn more about the patterns, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments available for Gastrointestinal System problems in DM1.

Darcy Trill, RDHAP, mobile dental hygenist who specializes in the treatment of people with disabilities and special needs in their homes, provides a compelling overview of the risks of ignoring dental health for DM patients, and strategies for achieving and maintaining oral health.

In this webinar, Kari Lane, RD, CNSC, Clinical Dietitian at the University of Utah, discusses nutritious diets to maintain heart and GI health for people living with myotonic dystrophy.

Community-led session presented by Regina Thompson and Jessica Nussbaum. Two caregivers discuss different ways of preparing food for those with dysphagia.

Cynthia Gagnon, PhD, OT, of the Université de Sherbrooke, discusses ways to modify daily living activities to best benefit those living with DM.

Cynthia Gagnon, PhD, OT, of the Université de Sherbrooke, discusses ways to modify daily living activities to best benefit those living with DM.

Linda Nguyen, MD, of Stanford University, discusses GI health as it relates to myotonic dystrophy, and ways to combat these symptoms.

...What emergency interventions should be followed? Does chewing food a lot help food go down easily? Does drinking lots of liquids with a meal help? Any particular type of liquid?

...Are these related to the following: a) digestion, b) type of food eaten, c) muscles not working properly? How can these problems be treated?

A discussion of the signs and symptoms of dysphagia, a swallowing disorder, as well as the different muscles that can be affected by this DM symptom.