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What Does This Biopsy Report Indicate?
Question: i have been suffering with unknown infection for the past 10 years. The symptoms include regular vomtings, fever and muscle pains at first. Later my whole body major joints became very laxity with zero muscle support. Several MRI scans done. But nothing abnormality found. No orthopedic specialist diagnose my disease. My CBC shows normal. Endoscopy shows normal. RA factor, CRP, all other blood tests shows normal report. Day by day my body is becoming very weak. Later I consulted a neurosurgeon and explained my symptoms. He then opt CPK test, ENMG. CPK levels slightly elevated and ENMG shows Myopathy symptoms. Later referred a muscle biopsy. The report is herewith enclosed. Please tell me what i am suffering with. i need at least 10% relief from my disease. I came to know there is no cure for this disease. is this correct?. please suggest me.
Brief Answer:
Unfortunately there is no cure
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your symptoms and also seen the muscle biopsy report. The report is suggestive of myopathy, where muscles are damaged, resulting in severe muscle weakness. In most people, the weakness of muscles may increase over time.
It is true that there is no cure for this disease. However, with good physiotherapy and regular exercises, we can expect some improvement.
Also, you should take high protein diet such as eggs, pulses, c, fish, etc, which are good for increasing muscle strength.
I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Unfortunately there is no cure
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your symptoms and also seen the muscle biopsy report. The report is suggestive of myopathy, where muscles are damaged, resulting in severe muscle weakness. In most people, the weakness of muscles may increase over time.
It is true that there is no cure for this disease. However, with good physiotherapy and regular exercises, we can expect some improvement.
Also, you should take high protein diet such as eggs, pulses, c, fish, etc, which are good for increasing muscle strength.
I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
whether it is sexually transmitted to other if i married. My parents and relatives are forcing me to marry. They did not know about my disease and they are thinking its all due to weakness. They cant bear if they know this. i decided not to marry. is this correct? please suggest me
Brief Answer:
Not sexually transmitted.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
This disease is not sexually transmitted. However, in some cases, it may pass in the genes to the next generation. However, this disease would not pass to you wife.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Not sexually transmitted.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
This disease is not sexually transmitted. However, in some cases, it may pass in the genes to the next generation. However, this disease would not pass to you wife.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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