Growing up with Thomsen or Becker myotonia can be very difficult. From an early age you quickly notice that you are different from all the other children in your class. Please inform the school immediately of the diagnosis so that they can take this into account. There is nothing more annoying than being called to class as a child...
Category Archives: Thomsen Myotonie
What every patient with myotonic congenita dreads (whether you have Becker or Thomsen myotonics) are those bored stairs. When you board the bus or when you have to go to another floor at school/work. Stairs are an eyesore. In many cases, going down the stairs is easier than going up. Mainly a…
Often, after hearing the diagnosis, all the puzzle pieces fall into place for patients. Difficulty getting the skeletal muscles going during any physical movement. If you want to get up, climb stairs or cycle, everything corresponds to myotonia congenita. Of course you are happy that a diagnosis has finally been made. The first blow…