What Is Myasthenia Gravis (MG)?Myasthenia gravis (my-us-THEE-nee-uh GRA-vis) is a chronic autoimmune disease. Autoimmune means that the body’s immune system cannot tell the difference between healthy cells and invaders like viruses, fungi, or bacteria...
What are the Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition that causes muscle weakness. This weakness tends to get worse the longer the muscles are used and gets better after the muscles are rested...
How Is Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosed?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is diagnosed using a combination of a health history, physical exam, and a variety of tests. While myasthenia gravis (MG) is the most common disorder of nerve-muscle...
Myasthenia Gravis NewsDoctors are learning more about myasthenia gravis (MG) every day. When news about new treatments and new understanding about MG appears, Myasthenia-Gravis.com will update you on this page. Health Union...
Risk Factors for Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease that causes certain muscles to become weak. Autoimmune means the body attacks healthy cells instead of invaders like germs. Antibodies are chemicals the...
Thymectomy: A Treatment for Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease that causes certain muscles to become weak after use. In people with MG, the thymus gland is often enlarged, overactive, or has tumors...
Learning Your MG TriggersOne of the traits myasthenia gravis (MG) shares with other chronic autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis and lupus is that certain things can trigger flares. Figuring out what triggers your...
Living with Myasthenia GravisLiving with a chronic condition like myasthenia gravis (MG) means living with uncertainty. Your energy levels and muscle strength may change daily, or they may not. Plus, it will take...
How Is Myasthenia Gravis Treated?The goal of treating myasthenia gravis (MG) is to reduce or improve muscle weakness. Some people’s symptoms can improve so they only feel weakness occasionally. Some people even go into...
Myasthenia Gravis ResourcesMany organizations offer local and national events specifically for people with myasthenia gravis (MG). What follows is not a complete list, and you may find more organizations and events in...
Other Autoimmune Diseases and Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease. This means that the body’s immune system can no longer tell the difference between healthy cells and unhealthy invaders like cancer or germs...
Blood Work To Diagnose Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) is diagnosed using a combination of a health history, physical exam, and a variety of tests, including blood tests. Blood tests are an important part of diagnosing...
Tips for Eating and Drinking with Myasthenia GravisSometimes, myasthenia gravis (MG) weakens the muscles involved in eating and drinking. At times, it may be hard to chew and swallow food or drinks, or hold your head up...
Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy for Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition that makes certain muscles go weak after use. This weakness usually gets better after the muscles are rested. Several medicines are available to...
Preparing for a Myasthenic CrisisA myasthenic crisis happens to about 1 in 5 people with myasthenia gravis (MG). It is a serious complication of MG that develops when the breathing muscles become weak. It...
