Taking Back Control Treating Neuromuscular Disease
Our brains are remarkable. They control our emotions, essential functions and movement. But there are certain diseases that can affect the signals from our brains to our muscles, making physical movement difficult or impossible. These diseases, called neuromuscular diseases, can make patients may feel like they have little control over their brain and body, and these feelings may be overwhelming.
At AdventHealth Tampa our neurological experts are here to diagnose and treat conditions such as muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and myasthenia gravis. Getting a precise diagnosis is the first step to developing a personalized plan of care for neuromuscular diseases. Using the most advanced technologies, our neurology team will guide you through the process.
Taking Control of Neuromuscular Disease
- Learning the Symptoms of Neuromuscular Disease
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Neuromuscular diseases affect the communication between the brain and the nerves and muscles in the body. These diseases typically start with muscle weakness and fatigue, but progress over time. Symptoms common to neuromuscular disorders include:
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle twitching
- Cramps, aches and pains
- Muscle loss
- Movement difficulty
- Balance issues
- Numbness or tingling
- Droopy eyelids
- Double vision
- Trouble swallowing
- Trouble breathing
- A Personalized Diagnostic Approach
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Neuromuscular diseases affect different people in different ways. A precise diagnosis is vital in creating a personalized treatment plan for each patient. Testing such as blood tests, electrical monitoring of the nervous system and muscles, imaging exams and neurological screenings will help us determine the source of the muscle dysfunction and work with you to determine the best options to improve your quality of life.
- Types of Neuromuscular Diseases
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Neuromuscular diseases include:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
- Myopathy
- Myositis, including polymyositis and dermatomyositis
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Spinal muscular atrophy
Personalized Care for Neuromuscular Diseases
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