Tag Archive: muscle weakness

Myasthenia Gravis Awareness

Myasthenia Gravis (pronounced My-as-theen-ee-a Grav-us) comes from the Greek and Latin words meaning “grave muscular weakness.” The most common form of MG is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that is characterized by fluctuating… Continue reading

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy? Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. It is one of nine types of muscular dystrophy. DMD is caused by… Continue reading

April Is National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

The following information and more can be found on The Foundation For Sarcoidosis Research’s website: http://www.stopsarcoidosis.org Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect almost any organ in the body. It causes heightened… Continue reading

Tips to Help Overcome the Fear of Driving

Practice practice practice: To boost your confidence, drive to the end of the block and back or around an empty parking lot, then gradually go for longer drives. Ask someone to accompany you… Continue reading

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness

Multiple Sclerosis can affect individuals in varying ways including tingling, numbness, slurred speech, blurred or double vision, muscle weakness, poor coordination, unusual fatigue, muscle cramps, bowel and bladder problems and paralysis. Due to… Continue reading