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Mitochondrial myopathies are a group of neuromuscular diseases caused by damage to the mitochondria which are small, energy-producing structures that serve as the cells' "power plants."
How do members experience mitochondrial myopathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with mitochondrial myopathy*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for mitochondrial myopathy*
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Mitochondrial myopathies are a group of neuromuscular diseases caused by damage to the mitochondria which are small, energy-producing structures that serve as the cells' "power plants."
Common symptoms reported by people with mitochondrial myopathy
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for mitochondrial myopathy
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Compare treatments taken by people with mitochondrial myopathy
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Got a question about living with mitochondrial myopathy? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has mitochondrial myopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
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