Myopathies and Dystonia
For suspected primary muscle disease e.g. Adult muscular dystrophies, new onset weakness, refer to Neurology
Inflammatory muscle disorders e.g. Polymyalgia rheumatica, consider Rheumatology
Consider testing blood for CK, inflammatory markers, Ca, Mg, TSH.
NICE guidance NG 127
Review Date 18/02/2020
Next Review Date 18/02/2021
Author Dr Andrew Sharp
Contributor Dr Brendan McLean Consultant Neurology RCHT
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