Neuromuscular Disease

Neuromuscular diseases affect the nerves and muscles of the body as well as the communication between them. 

Common Symptoms of Neuromuscular Diseases

• Muscle weakness or muscle loss 
• Numbness and tingling
• Droopy eyelids
• Double vision
• Trouble swallowing or breathing
• Trouble walking

Conditions/Diseases We Diagnose and Treat

• Carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, radial neuropathy, peroneal neuropathy
• Peripheral neuropathy including diabetic polyneuropathy, Charcot - Marie - Tooth disease, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
• Myopathy (muscle disease)
• Myasthenia gravis
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

Common Treatment Options

• Medications for immune conditions or neuropathic pain
• Surgical procedures including carpal tunnel release
• Physical and occupational therapy

MetroHealth Expertise 

MetroHealth physicians specialize in providing diagnostic testing that is utilized in developing the best course of treatment including:

• Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction tests
• Neuromuscular ultrasound
• Nerve and muscle biopsy
• Skin biopsy

For Additional Information or to Make an Appointment

• Call 216-778-3958
• Request appointments via MyChart

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