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Can myopathy of the muscles cause unusual sweating?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible: If the muscles fasiculate or move a very lot it could cause sweating but that is the only way i could possible connect the two.

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Answered 9/30/2013

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possible: It depends on the type of myopathy. More likely medications you are taking for a myopathy can cause sweating. I hope this helps.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2013

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