Neuromuscular disorders in pregnancy

Sax, Tracy Williams; Rosenbaum, Richard B.

doi:10.1002/mus.20661

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“…The incidence of AIDP does not seem to rise during pregnancy but there may be an increased incidence in the immediate postpartum period, similar to what occurs in patients with multiple sclerosis. [80][81][82] Evaluation of suspected AIDP may involve spinal fluid evaluation with a characteristic finding of albuminocytologic dissociation (elevated protein level in the setting of an otherwise non-inflammatory sample), which can be performed safely in the pregnant patient. Nerve conduction studies may show a multifocal demyelenating polyneuropathy.…”

Section: Guillian-barrémentioning

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Acute Neurological Issues in Pregnancy and the Peripartum

Hosley

McCullough

2011

The Neurohospitalist

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Acute neurological diseases requiring hospitalization are relatively rare in women of childbearing age. However, during pregnancy and the postpartum period, several diseases increase in prevalence. Some are unique to the pregnant/postpartum state including preeclampsia and delivery-associated neuropathies. Others, although indirectly related to pregnancy, such as cerebral venous thrombosis, ischemic stroke, and intracerebral hemorrhage, increase in frequency and carry considerable risk of morbidity and mortality. In addition, treatment options are often limited. This review discusses the diseases more commonly seen during pregnancy and the postpartum period, with a focus on emergent neurological diseases and their management. Interventional therapies will also be discussed.

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Section: Guillian-barrémentioning

confidence: 99%

Acute Neurological Issues in Pregnancy and the Peripartum

Hosley

McCullough

2011

The Neurohospitalist

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“…Both mother and fetus are at risk if pregnancy is accompanied by inflammatory disorders of nerve and muscle. Hereditary disorders of muscle and nerve may require specialized management during pregnancy as they may become more symptomatic [3] .…”

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“…[3]. Acupuncture-like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (AL-TENS) is used for pain relief [11].…”

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Effect of Acupuncture TENS on Sciatic pain During Pregnancy

Embaby¹,

Aboeleneen²,

Hegazy³

et al. 2018

IJCTR

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: Sciatica is a common discomfort of pregnancy experienced in the lower extremity, affecting quality of life and minimizing social and economic efficacy and it is a major cause of work absenteeism and a financial burden to society. Objective: This study is carried out to determine the effect of Acupuncture TENS on sciatic pain during pregnancy. Methods: Twenty pregnant women with an exclusive diagnosis of sciatic pain with age ranged from 20-40 years ,at the 2 nd or 3 rd trimester of pregnancy and their body mass index not exceeding 32 kg/m 2 . Assessment for all participants was performed through analysis of plasma serotonin level, visual analogue scale (VAS) ,Straight leg raising test (SLR) and slump test before and after intervention. Results: The results showed improvement in pain level in both groups. However, the study group consistently demonstrated greater improvement in the outcome measures than the control group. Conclusion: Acupuncture TENS can be used safely and effectively in reducing sciatic pain in pregnant women.

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“…It affects 30% of diabetics with polyneuropathy and 14% without it [31]. In pregnancy, it is most common in the third trimester [32].…”

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Peripheral Nerve Entrapment and their Surgical Treatment

Vanaclocha‐Vanaclocha¹,

Saiz-Sapena²,

MaríaOrtiz‐Criado³

et al. 2017

Peripheral Nerve Regeneration - From Surgery to New Therapeutic Approaches Including Biomaterials and Cell-Based Therapies Deve

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Nerves pass from one body area to another through channels made of connective tissue and/or bone. In these narrow passages, they can get trapped due to anatomic abnormalities, ganglion cysts, muscle or connective tissue hypertrophy, tumours, trauma or iatrogenic mishaps. Nearly all nerves can be affected. The clinical presentation is pain, paraesthesia, sensory and motor power loss. The specific clinical features will depend on the affected nerve and on the chronicity, severity, speed and mechanism of compression.Its incidence is higher under some occupations and is some systemic conditions: diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, acromegaly, alcoholism, oedema and inflammatory diseases. The diagnosis is suspected with the clinical presentation and provocative clinical test, being confirmed with electrodiagnostic and/or ultrasonographic studies. Magnetic Resonance Studies (MRI) rule out ganglion cysts or tumours. Conservative medical treatment is often sufficient. In refractory ones, surgical decompression should be performed before nerve damage and muscle atrophy are irreversible. The 'double crash' syndrome happens when a peripheral nerve is compressed at more than one point along its trajectory. In cases with marked muscle atrophy, a 'supercharge end-to-side' nerve transfer can be added to the decompression. After decompression in those few cases with refractory pain, a nerve neurostimulator can be applied.

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Neuromuscular disorders in pregnancy

Cited by 77 publications

References 137 publications

Acute Neurological Issues in Pregnancy and the Peripartum

Acute Neurological Issues in Pregnancy and the Peripartum

Effect of Acupuncture TENS on Sciatic pain During Pregnancy

Peripheral Nerve Entrapment and their Surgical Treatment

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