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Neuromuscular Disorders

Overview:
Many people suffer from nerve disorders that cause pain or severe weakness. These include muscular dystrophy, shingles, trigeminal neuralgia, diabetes and other conditions. In this interview, you'll learn about diagnosing and treating these problems.

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Part One:

Nerve pain
Muscular dystrophy
Treatments for muscular dystrophy
Myasthenia Gravis
EMG testing (Electromyography)

Part Two:

Nerves "falling asleep"
Trigeminal neuralgia
Gamma knife treatment
Diabetic neuropathy
Shingles

Guest:
Dr. Neil Porter, a neurologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center who specializes in neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Porter is also an assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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