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Finding Relief: Exploring Medications & Tools for Managing Pain in DM2 – 2025 MDF Conference

Published: August 28, 2025

This session addresses pain commonly experienced by people with myotonic dystrophy type 2 (DM2). Learn about both pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management options, with a focus on physical therapy, occupational therapy, and lifestyle modifications, as well as pain relief medications.

Presenters: 

  • Laurie Gutmann MD, Indiana University Health
  • Shashank J. Dave, DO, Indiana University Health

Thank you to our 2025 MDF Conference Sponsors for helping make this event possible:

  • Lead Sponsor: Avidity Biosciences
  • Diamond Sponsors: Dyne Therapeutics and Arthex Biotech
  • Platinum Sponsors: PepGen and Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  • Gold Sponsor: Sanofi
  • Bronze Sponsor: Lupin Neurosciences

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Laurie Gutmann, MD

Clinic: IU Health Physicians Neurology

Specialties: Neurology