Acquired Neuromyotonia

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Disease overview

Inflammatory disease characterized by abnormal peripheral nerve impulses resulting in continuous activity ; appear to be hereditary and acquired (non-inherited) forms

Common symptoms

Stiffness and delayed relaxationalong with muscle twitching (myokymia)ataxiatitubation (tremor)and diminished reflexes [ ]

When to suspect

  • Recommendation 1

    Electrical signs of muscle activity (electromyography), serology

  • Recommendation 2

    anti-VGKC

How to test

  • Recommendation 1

    Electrical signs of muscle activity (electromyography), serology

  • Recommendation 2

    anti-VGKC

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Treatment

  • Recommendation 1

    Anti-convulsant (phenytoin or carbamazepine), plasmapharesis, intravenous immune globulin

Primary care

  • Recommendation 1

    Symptom specific

Further support

  • Recommendation 1

    Limited . Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.

Clinical trials

Clinical Trials

Sources

No data available

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