children s health issues
Myotonic Dystrophy
Treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy
Medications to relieve muscle stiffness Treatment of myotonic dystrophy withmexiletineor other medications (for example,lamotrigine,phenytoin, orcarbamazepine) may relieve the stiffness, but these medications do not relieve the weakness, which is the most bothersome symptom to the person. Also, each of these medications has undesirable side effects. The only treatment for muscle weakness is supportive measures, such as ankle braces (for footdrop) and other devices. 