Isaac's Disorder Isaac's Disorder alicejane333 published on October 29, 2010 Stacked 1/10 What is an autoimmune disorder? immune system attacks the body's own tissues. disorders affect the nerves that control the voluntary muscles. a rare neuromuscular disorder caused by hyperexcitability and continuous firing of the peripheral nerve axons that activate muscle fibers. 2/10 What ages does the disorder affect? 30 to 60 15 to 60 20 to 60 3/10 It affects legs and arms, but when it proceeds it will affect the....... Type answer. Hint: 41 characters 4/10 What is a symtpon which doesnt occur? Itching Twitching Increased sweating 5/10 What treatment provides short term relief to patients? Benzodiazepines Parkinson Plasma exchange 6/10 What are groups and organizations that help out with then disorder? Hint: 2 choices NINDS GRD WE MOVE 7/10 The disorder was first discovered by whom? Isaacs Mendez Hyam Isaacs Hans George Mertens 8/10 What did they use on the 70 year-old-woman, which showed improvemnt? Type answer. Hint: 3 characters 9/10 What does a MRI do in this case? Type answer. Hint: 64 characters 10/10 What can cause Isaac's Disorder? Heredity order Iron deficiency Huntington's chorea