Meridith O'Connor...Meridith was previously a health leader on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. Meridith O’Connor is a patient advocacy specialist dedicated to unveiling the value of the patient experience. Meridith founded the Merit Option, a... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Joan Glenney...Joan Glenney was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis over 50 years ago at the age of 15. She was blessed to have been referred to a wise and trustworthy neurologist who... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Janice Koehn...I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in December 2008. My symptoms began Thanksgiving Day. My first noticeable symptoms were difficulty breathing, blurred vision, and droopy eyelid. I had been to... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Canadian Pharmacist...The Canadian Pharmacist was previously a health leader on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. Canadian Pharmacist is a pharmacist working in the field of specialty medicines and community pharmacy. She received her Bachelor of... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to cope with myasthenia gravis every day, Myasthenia-Gravis.com brings you frequent articles, points of view... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Community...Have a question? Ask the community! Share your story or read about others living with myasthenia gravis. Post in our forum boards and join the conversation! You can also participate... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Rare Myasthenic Syndromes...Myasthenic syndromes are conditions that cause problems with the communication between nerves and muscles. These are rare diseases of the neuromuscular junction, similar to myasthenia gravis (MG), but are actually... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Glossary of Myasthenia Gravis Terms...Like many health conditions, myasthenia gravis (MG) has a language of its own that you will need to learn. Here are some of the most common words you may see... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Who Treats Myasthenia Gravis?...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic, autoimmune disease in which the body attacks healthy cells. With MG, the body attacks areas where nerves communicate with muscles. This communication is what... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Imaging Tests For Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes weakness in specific muscles. Because MG symptoms often come and go, and have changing levels of severity, imaging tests may... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Getting Enough Rest When You Have Myasthenia Gravis...When you have myasthenia gravis (MG), rest is important. Rest allows your muscles to recharge so you can go again. It also helps fight the fatigue that many people with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Myasthenia Gravis Myths and Misconceptions...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks voluntary muscles. Voluntary muscles are those that we can choose to control. This includes muscles that control the eyes, mouth... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Symptoms of Generalized Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) comes in 2 main types, generalized and ocular. Generalized MG is the most common type, accounting for 85 percent of people with MG. Generalized MG is generally... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Symptoms of Ocular Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) comes in 2 main types, generalized and ocular. Ocular MG is much less common, affecting only 15 percent of people with myasthenia gravis. Ocular means "of the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Tests For Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is diagnosed using a combination of a health history, physical exam, and a variety of tests. The tests used include strength tests (called pre-testing or bedside tests)... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Medicine for Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disorder. MG causes certain muscles to become weak, especially after you use them. There is no cure for MG. But there are drugs... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Immunotherapy Drugs for Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes certain muscles to become weak, especially after use. There is no cure for MG, but there are several drugs to... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Treating Myasthenia Gravis with Plasmapheresis and IVIG...When the muscle weakness of myasthenia gravis (MG) is slowly getting worse over days to weeks, it is called a flare. If the weakness is sudden or severe, it is... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Treating a Myasthenic Crisis...The most serious complication of myasthenia gravis (MG) is called a myasthenic crisis. A myasthenic crisis happens when a person with MG has severe weakness of the breathing muscles. When... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Tips for Managing the Side Effects of Myasthenia Gravis Drugs...There are several medicines available to control the symptoms of myasthenia gravis (MG). However, just as with all medicines, side effects may occur. The good news is that the side... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
