Presentation/Symptoms
NMT is a diverse disorder. As a result of muscular hyperactivity patients may present with muscle cramps, stiffness, myotonia-like symptoms (slow relaxation), hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), myokymia (quivering of a muscle), fasciculations (muscle twitching), fatigue, exercise intolerance and other related symptoms. The symptoms (especially the stiffness and fasciculations) are most prominent in the calves, legs, trunk, and sometimes the face and neck, but can also affect other body parts. NMT symptoms may fluctuate in severity and frequency. Symptoms range from mere inconvenience to debilitating (rare). At least a third of people also experience sensory symptoms.
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