Hi Jan,
I finally got the results form the DNA testing for myotonia congenita. As I suspected I do not have any form of myotonia congenita. I still don't have the results of the Isaac's antibody test yet. My doctor does however believe it is either Isaac's or MS. She is leaning towards MS because of the numbness that I am expericing in my fingers, legs and toes. I go for a full pulmonology test the 6th. and then back to her for her findings the 11th. As I have said many times I am no longer worried about what the illness is as long as I can get some answers. You have all been very supportive to me and I greatly appreciate you. I'll post again when I know more.
Thanks,
Teresa

Type of Myotonia: still unknown

Country: USA

Hello, I was reading your post and wondering if MS shows up on an EMG study the same as Myotonia ?

Thanks, Gia

Type of Myotonia: Not sure

Country: USA

Gia,

MS does not cause myotonic discharges on an EMG. It is usually diagnosed by a combination of MRI and spinal tap to check for anti-myelin antibodies.

Jan

Type of Myotonia: Thomsen's

Country: USA

Thanks for the update. At least you've finally ruled out any myotonic disorder. Many things can cause the peripheral neuropathy including MS. But usually you would have had some visual problems by now if it was MS.

I'm taking Acetyl-L-Carnitine and R-Alpha Lipoic Acid for the severe neuropathy I got from West Nile Virus years ago. It has worked wonders. You can get them online from several stores including SwansonVitamins.com.

Jan

Type of Myotonia: Thomsen's

Country: USA

Best of luck getting the answers you need, Teresa.

Type of Myotonia: SCN4A

Country: USA

This one of those instances when I would be glad to be diagnosed with MC!!

Best of luck Teresa.

Type of Myotonia: Becker's

Country: England