Question 1

what is the  treatment for myotonia dystrophica?

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Symptomatic Therapy: Myotonic dystrophy is probably the most common form of muscular dystrophy. It is a multisystem disease that includes dystrophy of muscle, myotonia, cardiopathy, ocular cataracts, and endocrinopathy. Myotonia can be treated with anticonvulsant drugs, cardiac , ocular and endocrine symptoms are treated as they would be in any other patient. There is no specific therapy for the underlying disorder.

Question 2

please tell me about myotonia treament.?

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Tegretol: Myotonic dystrophy is progressive and has many complications, the least of which is myotonia

other disorders with myotonia, which is failure of relaxation of muscle after contraction are usually rare genetic disorders can be treated with Dilantin or carbamazepine

you really need your knowlegable neurologist.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: myotonia?

Accepted Answer

Myotonia  congenita: Myotonia  congenita (Thomsen's disease) inherited disorder with delayed muscle relaxation after
 forceful contractions.

Question 4

so patients have to suffer life time due to myotonia..?

Accepted Answer

What are you asking?: Myotonic dystrophy and myotonia congenita are both genetic diseases that can't be cured. There's supportive measures that can help both. If someone has been less than candid with you or given you false hope of a cure, i'm sorry. No one has a perfect body, and it's my hope that you'll be able to find fitness opportunities and a good life despite your handicap.

Question 5

can myotonia be confused with other neurilogical/ other much casual disease? any help appreciated!

Accepted Answer

CAN HAPPEN: Myotonia occurs in several different muscle disorders, and may well need to be sorted out.  A series of blood tests, and an Electromyogram, with perhaps a muscle biopsy should pin down the diagnosis.  Best to find a neurologist who sub specializes in neuromuscular disorders.

Question 6

is there cure for myotonia congenita?

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No- but new types: Myotonia congenita used to be divided into either thomson or becker's disease.  It now appears that there are over 80 mutations in the chloride channel gene or a sodium channel gene  that contribute to a diagnosis of typical or atypical myotonia congenita. Identifying the particular gene mutation will lead to better personalized treatment options.

Question 7

could neurology myotonia be confused with another disease?

Accepted Answer

Sure.: I presume you mean "Neuromyotonia." There are several diseases which cause myotonia and there are some other diseases which LOOK like myotonia. Best discuss with your neurologist.

Question 8

what kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for myotonia?

Accepted Answer

Depends: In myotonia there can be increased muscle tone or deceased muscle tone. For patients with hypertonicity baclofan can be prescribed which is a muscle relaxant.

Question 9

what to do if i have been diagnosed with a condition similar to myotonia congenita (fainting goats)?

Accepted Answer

Condition similar?: Similar conditions to MC include paramyotonia congenita, hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, and thyroid disease.  The diagnosis is secured by a muscle biopsy with the appropriate staining.
Symptoms include muscle cramps which may improve with repetitive use and may be worse during acute stress.
There is treatment for symptomatic cases and thus should be discussed with your treating Neurologist.

Question 10

my friend have myotonia. now he going to get treatment through accupuncher . will it cure this disease?

Accepted Answer

Not a cure: Myotonia is a specific form of muscle disorder where the muscle goes into a spasm and very slowing relaxes.  It may be caused by toxic effects, medication effects, or genetic disorders.  Acupuncture may help relax the involved muscle and help teach the patient how to control the spasms.  But it will not cure the underlying cause.

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