Neuromuscular Conditions

A Neuromuscular conditions (NMC) is a broad term that covers many different diseases and conditions. There are over 70 different known neuromuscular conditions.  NMC's can be caused by a problem:

• in the muscle;
• at the neuromuscular junction;
• in the nerve supplying the muscle or;
• in the anterior horn cell in the spine.

NMC's result in progressive muscular weakness making everyday activities such as walking or getting dressed more difficult.

Here are some of the more common neuromuscular conditions:

• Becker Muscular Dystrophy
• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• Limb girdle Muscular Dystrophy
• Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• Fascioscapulohumeral dystrophy
• Myotonic Dystrophy
• Charcot Marie Tooth
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Inclusion Body Myositis
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
• Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)

Support and information

If you have been diagnosed with a Neuromuscular condition a charity called Muscular Dystrophy UK has a wealth of information about different conditions and support available.

Website: Muscular Dystrophy UK

Helpline: 0800 652 6352

Email: info@musculardystrophyuk.org

 

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)

If you have been diagnosed with GBS or CIDP a charity called GAIN offers useful information and support on their website.

Website: GAIN Charity