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Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system sends out antibodies to attack nerve signal reception areas in the muscles. It is very difficult to diagnose this neuromuscular disorder because of the dramatic and frequent symptom fluctuations the sufferer endures. The disease is almost always progressive and, in extreme, untreated cases, can result in death. Myasthenia gravis generally strikes women in their twenties or thirties and men in their sixties.
How does myasthenia gravis develop?
In myasthenia gravis, antibodies block the signals between the muscle and the brain, preventing proper muscle contraction from taking place. Muscles under voluntary control are most commonly affected, as opposed to the heart, bowels or digestive muscles.
Although the cause of this disease remains unclear, a number of factors have been linked to it, such as emotional stress, medication, systemic illness (viral and respiratory), thyroid conditions, pregnancy and the menstrual cycle. Many believe it to be a hormonal problem, which could explain why it is more common in women.
What are the symptoms of myasthenia gravis?
This condition often becomes noticeable when muscles in the eyes, face and throat begin to feel loose and unresponsive. Early symptoms include trouble swallowing, problems with eye muscle control and focus as well as slurred speech. As the disease progresses, one may notice weakness in the arms, hands, fingers or legs, resulting in difficulties with walking, lifting, grasping or controlling facial expression. Eventually, the muscles of the chest or lungs may become affected, impeding vital muscular actions of the cardiovascular system.
Rarely is the affected area permanently weakened, and often fatigued muscles feel better when rested; thus, sufferers usually feel best first thing in the morning. Although many sufferers have serious difficulties with slurred speech, mental capabilities are not affected.
Conventional medical treatments may help relieve the symptoms of myasthenia gravis but they do not address the root of the problem. Generally, by undergoing comprehensive natural medicine testing, the reasons the body is producing antibodies against itself can be found. Some of these reasons include sensitivities or allergies to foods, inhalants and chemicals and various infections.
Discover why we believe that natural medicine treatments are the best way to treat myasthenia gravis.
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