What is paramyotonia congenita?
Paramyotonia congenita is a disorder that affects muscles used for movement. It is characterized by bouts of sustained muscle tensing (myotonia) that prevent muscles from relaxing and causing muscle stiffness. It tends to worsen with repeated movements and can be induced by muscle cooling.
How do members experience paramyotonia congenita?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with paramyotonia congenita*
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Top treatments taken by people for paramyotonia congenita*
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Who has paramyotonia congenita on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 17 |
Talk to people with paramyotonia congenita
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