Multiple Sclerosis
MS is a chronic progressive degenerative disease that affects this
myelin sheath of the neurons in the CNS.
MG is a chronic disease of this
the neuromuscular junction
This disease is also called this famous name.
Lou Gehrig's Disease
Main Symptom of this disease
ascending paresis/paralysis
Post-Polio Syndrome affects patients this long after initial infection.
10-40 years
Women are this many times more likely to develop MS
2-3xs
Most complications are due to what?
due to weakened muscles that help with swallowing and breathing
The cause of this disease is
Unknown
In what stage does the patient begin to recover?
Stage 3
This disorder is characterized by intense pain on one side of face
Trigeminal Neuralgia
MS is categorized based on this
The progression of the disease
This is a hallmark symptom of MG
Fatigue with activity and improvement with rest
Signs and symptoms are muscle weakness and
•Muscle spasm/twitching's
What is the highest priority complication?
respiratory failure
This disorder is characterized by paralysis of one side of face
Bell's Palsy
MS is typically diagnosed between these ages
20-50 years old
Disorders of this gland are often associated with MG
Thymus
Name a common complication
-Communication problems
-Aspiration
-Pain
-Respiratory Failure
This may be required if the patient cannot breathe on their own
mechanical ventiliation
This disorder is characterized by feelings of pins and needles in the legs
Restless Legs Syndrome
may be used to remove antibodies from the blood that are attacking the myelin
plasmapheresis
This class of medications is used to treat MG
Anticholinesterase (neostigmine/Prostigmin)
This medication is given to decrease saliva production
Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
Stage 1 can last this long
24 hours to 3 weeks
This is another name for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tic douloureux