Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disease in which the thymus plays a role. Symptoms are fatigue and weakness of voluntary muscles; partial paralysis of eye movements, double vision, droopy eyelids; weakness and fatigue in neck and jaws with problems in chewing, swallowing and holding up the head; weakness can become more generalized, and does progress, but rarely progresses to the point where a wheelchair is needed: with proper treatment people can remain physically active. Usually strikes those over 40.
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