Neuromuscular Disorders

Cerebral Palsy

Abnormal muscle tone

SYSTEMIC SPASTICITY

HYPERreflexia

Tx: Depends, Baclofen for spasticity 

Multiple Sclerosis

Autoimmune demyelinating disease of the central nervous system

***OPTIC NEURITIS***

Trigeminal Neuralgia in pt <40 think of MS

Dx: MRI

Tx: Steroids in acute exacerbation! 

Myasthenia Gravis

Autoimmune disorder affecting acetylcholine receptors

Ocular and systemic muscle weakness (gradually worsening throughout day)

Dx: Tensilon Test, +ACh receptor antibodies

Tx: AChesterase Inhibitors

***AVOID FLUOROQUINOLONES OR AMINOGLYCOSIDES***

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