This is an important clinical distinction to make, but may not always be easy.
Myopathy (Break down or inflammation of muscle)
Neuropathy (Damage to your peripheral nerves)
NOTE: Tests such as CK and NCS/EMG can help delineate the two etiologies should the clinical picture not be clear.
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