What is myotonic muscular dystrophy II?

Myotonic muscular dystrophy II (MMD2) is a chronic, slowly progressing, highly variable inherited multisystemic disease. It is characterized by wasting of the muscles (muscular dystrophy), cataracts, heart conduction defects, endocrine changes, and myotonia. Typically, onset is seen in adults.

How do members experience myotonic muscular dystrophy II?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with myotonic muscular dystrophy II*

*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 myotonic muscular dystrophy II*

Who has myotonic muscular dystrophy II on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 2
40s 1
50s 3
60s 2
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 9