The patient should be encouraged to choose an occupation free from physical strain, high risk of infection, and exposure to tobacco smoke and other toxic agents. Nevertheless, the pregnancies of affected women should be followed carefully by the Neurologist and Obstetrician caring for the patient. Special consideration should be afforded the patient's respiratory capacity, muscle weakness and any contractures potentially complicating delivery. Although involvement of smooth muscle has not been reported, the process of labour needs to be planned carefully and managed individually. When an operation is required, the surgical team should be aware of the patients muscle disorder.
Muscle relaxants used as anaesthetic can cause hyperthermia .
This is where a reaction to the anaesthetic causes the body temperature to rise. Further reading can be found through links on page 7. Sleep Aponea Research is being done in Edinburgh, Scotland. Visit this web to learn more. Body builders are particularly at risk as they want quick results.