article_snippet.sent: Damon Muller has gained a lot of weight due to the side effects of Damon Muller medication and Damon Muller has severe stretch marks on Damon Muller legs.'
article_snippet.sent: JDM effects and limits movement in the muscles closest to the trunk of Damon's body, including Damon Muller thighs, hips, buttocks, chest, shoulders and upper arms.
article_snippet.sent: JDM effects and limits movement in the muscles closest to the trunk of Damon's body Damon's body and Nicci Moynahan has already been rushed to hospital once after
article_snippet.sent: Damon was diagnosed with JDM back in November after several trips to various doctors throughout Queensland.
article_snippet.sent: Damon was diagnosed with JDM back in November after Damon started complaining of aching limbs and developed bright red rashes on his legs and body .
article_snippet.sent: Damon, pictured with younger brother Toby, has doubled in size due to swelling and bloating as a result of Damon medication.
article_snippet.sent: Damon disease can only be treated with high doses of steroids and a chemotherapy-type drug . '
article_snippet.sent: Damon woke up with temperatures and Damon was blowing up.
article_snippet.sent: Damon couldn’t move Damon arms,
article_snippet.sent: Damon couldn’t dry Damon, wipe Damon.'
article_snippet.sent: Blood tests confirmed His disease and Damon was put on steroids immediately. '
article_snippet.sent: Damon was struggling to walk at the beginning.
article_snippet.sent: Damon legs would tire within seconds and Damon has collapsed a couple of times just trying to turn around or walk,' Ms Moynahan said. '
article_snippet.sent: They raised Damon to 60mg of steroids a day at one point and since then Damon’s gone from a gorgeous kid to someone with a very round face and tummy and Damon thighs have stretch marks from bloating and swelling.'
article_snippet.sent: The medication used to treat Damon condition means Damon can have severe reactions if Damon has direct contact with the sun so Damon is forced to stay indoors .
article_snippet.sent: Damon's parents say there isn't much information or support available in Australia for Damon disease and are hopeful Damon's parents will be able to attend an annual conference held in America for the Cure JM Foundation next January.
article_snippet.sent: For more information Damon's disease and Damon crowd-funding, visit www.mycause.com.au.