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Neurology · Harvard Medical School- MGH
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Most of my patients end up being reassured that it is not a worrisome disease and opt for OTC treatments or no treatment. If there are any signs of hyperirritability on EMG/NCS I send CASPR2 antibodies and a free neuromuscular disorders panel, but assuming those are negative treatment is supportive.
I usually start with magnesium and over-the-counter “leg cramps”, and bananas.
If this fails, I have found mexiletine, carbamazepine, and phenytoin to be effective, and I usually, choose mexiletine f...
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