Multifocal motor neuropathy
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What is multifocal motor neuropathy?
Multifocal motor neuropathy is a progressive muscle disorder characterized by muscle weakness in the hands, with differences from one side of the body to the other in the specific muscles involved.
Common symptoms reported by people with multifocal motor neuropathy
Treatments taken by people for multifocal motor neuropathy

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Who has multifocal motor neuropathy on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 148 say multifocal motor neuropathy is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 18 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 21 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 32 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 5 | |
| 20-29 years | 3 | |
| 30-39 years | 6 | |
| 40-49 years | 3 | |
| 50-59 years | 4 | |
| 60-69 years | 3 | |
| 70+ years | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 93 | |
| Female | 84 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 57 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 4 |