Ronald Reagan

“ For most of us, combing our hair or crossing the room to turn on the light are simple, routine tasks. But for more than 100,000 Americans who suffer from myasthenia gravis, these everyday activities are enough to exhaust them for hours. ”

“ It can strike anyone at any time, draining people of their vitality, producing muscle weakness and abnormally rapid fatigue.
Though there is still much to be learned, scientists now know that myasthenia gravis depletes its victim of an essential chemical-without which nerve cells cannot tell muscles to work. Based on this knowledge, scientists have made important progress in managing this disorder. Today, several new forms of treatment are available, and myasthenia gravis patients can expect to lead nearly normal lives. ”