Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

Score: 10
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes muscle weakness. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 9
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of more than 30 disorders that impair the body’s ability to build and restore muscle. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 8
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is the degeneration of neurons over time, leading to progressive muscle weakness and eventual paralysis.
Score: 7
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a neurological condition in which the immune system attacks healthy nerve cells. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 6
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that causes damage to the central nervous system that can ultimately lead to paralysis. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 5
Stiff-Person Syndrome
Stiff Person Syndrome is an autoimmune and neurological disorder that causes rigidity and spasms in the trunk and limbs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 4
Dystonia
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that causes muscle contractions or spasms. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 3
Gastric Balloon (Intragastric Balloon)
A medical device that is placed in the stomach and inflated so it takes up space. It remains in place for six months before it is removed.
Score: 2
Peripheral Neuropathy
When the peripheral nerves (nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord) become damaged and do not work properly.
Score: 1
Graves' Disease
An autoimmune disorder in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone