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Your doctor will ask about your symptoms. It is especially important to describe the exact location of any pain or weakness and duration of the disease. Your doctor will also review your medical history and current medications.

Then the doctor will examine you and pay special attention to your muscles and nerves. As you find your doctor may order diagnostic tests. Common tests used to diagnose muscle problems include:

- Blood tests that measure levels of muscle enzymes, autoantibodies (antibodies directed against its own cells or organs of the body) and antibodies to infectious agents loa. Read the rest of this entry »