You join us for our third in our series of accessible, bite sized blogs all about MMN. In week one, we took a general overview of the condition, and last week we investigated some of MMN's classic symptoms and warning signs. This week, let's look at what happens next. Misdiagnosis and Timeline We'll be honest, this part is hard. Officially, your time to diagnosis should be around one to two years. However - and it's important we say this is anecdotal from conversations with

Last week we took a look into MMN as a whole - what is this rare condition? What does diagnosis and treatment look like? And of course, what are the symptoms of MMN? This week, we're diving into that last question in a little more detail. We'll look at some of the early signs, and key symptoms you should look out for.  Early Signs of MMN MMN often starts subtly, which makes it easy to miss in the early stages. Many people later diagnosed with the condition noticed a weakness

As February is MMN Awareness Month, it is time to not just shine a light on MMN, but also on ourselves about how we support people impacted by MMN. 

Multifocal Motor Neuropathy , or MMN for short, is a rare, life-long condition that affects the motor nerves, which control muscle movement. This leads to muscle weakness, often starting in the hands or arms. MMN is very rare, impacting 0.6 people per 100,000. Anyone can get MMN, but it is more common in older men than women. However, we have met people from all walks of life living with the condition. MMN is not infectious, meaning you can't pass it along to anyone else. Cau