Myotonia is a rare condition in which the muscles are unable to relax after they contract. This can affect muscles throughout the body and is caused by changes in the genetics of the individual, ...

Gamstorp specifically excluded clinical myotonia from her syndrome: "The typical inability to relax after a muscle contraction in myotonia congenita is not seen during or between attacks of adynamia ...

Background A 56-year-old woman was referred to a neurogenetic clinic with a history of stiffness and transient weakness. A previous needle electromyogram had confirmed the presence of myotonia, but a ...

The study, published in Lancet Neurology, detailed the "head-to-head" trial implemented by the researchers to test two drugs, mexiletine and lamotrigine, on people with the condition. The trial, which ...

Lamotrigine, a drug commonly used to treat epilepsy and certain mood disorders, has been shown to be an excellent treatment option for a rare genetic neuromuscular disease known as non-dystrophic ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Myotonia' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s) ...

EMG demonstrated profuse true myotonic discharges in every muscle that was tested, with normal motor unit potential morphology and normal conduction velocity. The initial misdiagnosis of ALS resulted ...

Screaming and fainting goats are a mainstay of the internet, but what is the reality behind the memes? You may be familiar with videos of goats keeling over, seemingly frozen in fear. Perhaps you've ...

Gamstorp disease is an extremely rare genetic condition that causes you to have episodes of muscle weakness or temporary paralysis. The disease is known by many names, including hyperkalemic periodic ...

A COCKER Spaniel went completely rigid and then collapsed whilst on a walk after getting too excited by birds. The pooch was exploring the side of a lake when he suddenly stopped and began panting ...