Myotonic dystrophy is a muscle condition that falls under the umbrella term âmuscular dystrophyâ. The muscular dystrophies all have three features in common; they are hereditary, they are progressive; and each causes a characteristic, selective pattern of muscle wasting and weakness.Myotonic dystrophy is the most common adult form of muscular dystrophy-thought to affect at least 1 in 8,000 people worldwide.owever, this is generally less noticeable after the early stages of myotonic dystrophy. The first muscles to be affected by weakness are those of the face, neck, hands, forearms, and feet. The large, weight-bearing muscles of the legs and thighs are much less affected.
St. John's Wort extract comes from the dried flowers of a woody, perennial plant that is sometimes known as Klamath weed. This herb contains numerous compounds including hypericin, flavonoids, phenols and other compounds.
Some people use these treatments instead of drugs, and some use them as an add-on treatment to their antidepressant medication. St. John's wort is an herb that some people have tried for depression. According to the National Center of Complementary and Integrative Health, the herb may have mild positive effects, or it may not work any better than placebo.