Weakness in a limb-girdle distribution, hips and shoulders, after age 40 is generally the first symptom. Sometimes the weakness is predominantly distal. Head drop may also be a presenting symptom. Dysphagia may occur, as can respiratory insufficiency.
Sporadic late-onset nemaline myopathy
Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy with proximal dominance
Acquired non-inflammatory myopathy
Desmin-related myofibrillar myopathy
Myopathy, X-linked, with excessive autophagy
Statin-associated autoimmune myopathy
Lethal arthrogryposis with anterior horn cell disease
Thyrotoxic myopathy