What is MMN info?

What is MMN? MMN (Multifocal Motor Neuropathy) is a rare disorder in which focal areas of multiple motor nerves are attacked by one’s own immune system. Typically, MMN is slowly progressive, resulting in asymmetrical weakness of a patient’s limbs.

What is the difference between MMN and ALS?

Participants with ALS had upper and lower motor neuron signs in two to four of the following body regions: bulbar, cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral. Participants with MMN had lower motor neuron signs in one to two of the body regions and no upper motor neuron signs.

How is motor neuropathy treated?

Multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) is considered treatable with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). Early treatment shortly after symptoms begin is recommended. Most people have a fairly rapid improvement in weakness with IVIG, but the improvement generally does not last beyond a few months.

Is multifocal motor neuropathy a motor neuron disease?

Multifocal motor neuropathy with persistent conduction block (MMN) is a rare clinical entity, mimicking motor neuron disease (MND).

Does MMN make you tired?

Participants also reported that MMN impacts their life and restricts their activities. The most commonly reported symptoms included fatigue (21\%), muscle cramping (20\%), and weakness (53\%). Many participants reported numbness, pain, and difficulty walking.

Can MMN turn into ALS?

In a US study of 46 patients with MMN referred to a tertiary neuromuscular center, only 6 were previously given the correct diagnosis. 2 The ratio of MMN to ALS is approximately 1 to 20, and patients with MMN are often diagnosed as having ALS.

Does MMN affect speech?

There is usually no numbness, tingling, or pain associated with the MMN symptoms; sensory nerve function remains normal. And in contrast to some patients with GBS, CIDP, or other motor neuropathies like ALS, swallowing difficulties and slurred speech do not occur in patients with MMN.

Can MMN go into remission?

It is rare that MMN will go into remission. In some cases, MMN will initially respond to treatment (see “Therapy” section) but then stop responding to treatment and remain stable.

Can MMN affect breathing?

With very rare exceptions, MMN does not shorten life, or cause major problems with breathing or swallowing. However, it can cause a great deal of dysfunction and disability and the disorder appears to persist indefinitely and rarely goes into a long-term remission.

Is cheese bad for neuropathy?

To lower your risk of neuropathy, you should eat a well-balanced diet low in saturated fat. The primary sources of saturated fat are organ meats, beef, lamb, pork, dark-meat poultry, fried foods, butter, whole milk, heavy cream, and fatty ice cream and cheeses.