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What's the diagnosis for the disease neuromyotonia(isaac's syndrome)?

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Dr. Dennis Giannini answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Neuromyotonia (NMT): Neuromyotonia (nmt), also known as isaacs' syndrome, is a form of peripheral nerve hyperexcitability that causes spontaneous muscular activity resulting from repetitive motor unit action potentials of peripheral origin. Patients with this disorder usually develop: cramps, muscle twitches, muscle stiffness and spasms. Muscle relaxation can difficult and hand getting stuck closed is one example.

Answered 1/6/2014

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