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Re: Negative results

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

Re: Negative results

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

Re: Negative results

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

Re: Negative results

Best of luck getting the answers you need, Teresa.

Type of Myotonia: SCN4A

Country: USA

Re: Negative results

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