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Neuromyotonia

Research Notes on Neuromyotonia


Neuromyotonia is a rare neuromuscular disorder characterized by abnormal nerve impulses from the peripheral nerves.1 It develops as a result of both acquired or hereditary diseases.2 It is characterized clinically by muscle twitching at rest (visible myokymia), cramps that can be triggered by voluntary or induced muscle contraction, and impaired muscle relaxation (pseudomyotonia).3

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  • Age of onset is between ages 15 and 60, with most patients experiencing symptoms before age 40.4
  • Neuromyotonia may present sensory symptoms such as pins and needles, numbness, tingling and burning sensations.5
  • The acquired form is more frequent.6
  • Although symptoms can be limited to cranial muscles, in most patients stiffness is most prominent in limb and trunk muscles.7

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ WebMD: Neuromyotonia
  2. ↑ Wikipedia: Causes
  3. ↑ Peripheral Nerve Hyperexcitability: Neurologocal Rarities Neuromyotonia.
  4. ↑ National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke: NINDS Isaac's Syndrome Information Page
  5. ↑ Peripheral Nerve Hyperexcitability: The Symptoms Of Peripheral Nerve Hyperexcitability
  6. ↑ Wikipedia: Neuromyotonia
  7. ↑ GoldBamboo: Neuromyotonia

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