Nemaline myopathy
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What is nemaline myopathy?
Nemaline myopathy, a genetic disorder that primarily affects skeletal muscles, causing muscle weakness (myopathy) throughout the body, but it is typically most severe in the muscles of the face, neck, and limbs.
Common symptoms reported by people with nemaline myopathy
Treatments taken by people with nemaline myopathy
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Who has nemaline myopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
- 13 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 9 say nemaline myopathy is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 5 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 2 | |
| 20-29 years | 1 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 1 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 7 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 5 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |