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GBS- McGee

Lauren did her case study over a woman named Amanda Jones who has Myasthenia Gravis. Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles, which are responsible for breathing and moving parts of the body, including the arms and legs. The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that worsens after periods of activity and improves after periods of rest.  Certain muscles such as those that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, chewing, talking, and swallowing are often involved in the disorder. The muscles that control breathing and neck and limb movements may also be affected. Sadly there is currently no cure for MG. Amanda was a photographer before he diagnosis so Lauren had a good idea to include AT devices so that she can continue to take pictures. Lauren also actually contacted Amanda on facebook which I think is so cool and shows her dedication to this assignment. 

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