Which specialist should I see if I am concerned about muscular and nerve-related diseases?

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You do sound like you are experiencing a mix of unusual symptoms and perhaps it might be worth seeing a neurologist with a special interest in myopathies and neuro-muscular disease.

Hope this helps.

BW

Dr Dinesh

Hello, thank you for your question.

You can see a neurologist. A neurologist is a specialist who treats diseases of the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles. Neurological conditions include epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson's disease, dementia, encephalitis, headaches, and brain tumors.

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