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 causes weakness of the voluntary muscles. Voluntary muscles are those that are under your control. Autonomic muscles, such as the heart and the digestive tract, are usually not affected. The muscle weakness of myasthenia gravis worsens with activity and improves with rest. The muscle weakness can lead to a variety of symptoms, including: 1  Breathing difficulty because of weakness of the chest wall muscles.  Chewing or swallowing difficulty, causing frequent gagging, choking, or drooling.