What is congenital myasthenic syndrome?
Congenital myasthenic syndrome is a group of disorders caused by an abnormality in the neuromuscular junction. This condition results in muscle weakness and fatigue. The 3 types of CMS include presynaptic (the nerve cell), postsynaptic (the muscle cell), and orsynaptic (in between).
How do members experience congenital myasthenic syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with congenital myasthenic syndrome*
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Fatigue
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Muscle weakness
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Nothing reported yet
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Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia)
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for congenital myasthenic syndrome*
Who has congenital myasthenic syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 9 |