The Meaning of Freedom. Columbia historian Eric Foner traces the shifting definition of American liberty in USCâs sixth annual Law and Humanities Distinguished Lecture. November 1, 2007. When it comes to freedom in America, thereâs no single lasting definition, according to world-renowned historian Eric Foner.
The symptoms vary enormously between people with myasthenia gravis: 1  The muscles around the eyes are most commonly affected first, as these are constantly used and can quickly tire. This causes drooping of the eyelid (ptosis), and double vision. 2  Muscles around the face and throat are also often affected.
Myasthenia gravis involves episodic muscle weakness and easy fatigability caused by autoantibody- and cell-mediated destruction of acetylcholine receptors. It is more common among young women but may occur in men or women at any age. Symptoms worsen with muscle activity and lessen with rest.