• Pain in adult myotonic dystrophy type 1: relation to function and gender 

      Solbakken, Gro; Løseth, Sissel; Froholdt, Anne; Eikeland, Torunn D.; Nærland, Terje; Frich, Jan C.; Dietrichs, Espen; Ørstavik, Kristin (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-03-04)
      <i>Background</i> - Pain is prevalent in myotonic dystrophy 1 (DM1). This study investigated whether CTG repeat size, disease duration, BMI and motor and psychological function were related to pain in adult patients with DM1, and if there were gender differences regarding intensity and location of pain.<br><br> <i>Method</i> - Cross-sectional design. Pain was investigated in 50 genetically confirmed ...
    • Small and large fiber neuropathy in adults with Myotonic dystrophy type 1 

      Solbakken, Gro; Løseth, Sissel; Frich, Jan; Dietrichs, Espen; Ørstavik, Kristin (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-05)
      Introduction: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder that affects multiple organs. In this study, we investigated symptoms of pain and presence of small and large fiber neuropathy in the juvenile and adult form of DM1.<p> <p>Method: Twenty genetically verified DM1 patients were included. Pain was assessed, and neurological examination and investigations of ...