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Whats multifocal motor neuropathy?
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Neuropathy: Multifocal motor neuropathy is a progressive muscle disorder characterized by muscle weakness in the hands, with differences from one side of the body to the other in the specific muscles involved. It affects men much more than women. Symptoms also include muscle wasting, cramping, and involuntary contractions or twitching of the leg muscles.
Answered 9/28/2016
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An immune nerve: Disorder which is a variant of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy. Many patients do very well on ivig infusions once monthly. Although may present mainly unilaterally, several variations exist. Some specific blood studies and EMG can help confirm diagnosis.
Answered 6/10/2014
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