The first type of test used to diagnose this disorder involves informing your doctor of your complete family history. Letting your doctor know about your family history involving this disorder or any symptoms similar to it will help give your doctor the ability to better determine your risk of obtaining this disorder as well. In addition, obtaining a physical examination is ideal to determine if you have the symptoms associated with myotonic dystrophy. Since myotonic dystrophy affects the muscles, there are multiple physical tests that can be administered to determine whether or not muscle atrophy is wasting your muscles, slowing your reaction time, or causing other problems within your body. Genetic testing is also ideal to ensure an accurate
