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
Exercising with Myasthenia Gravis...When you are bone-tired and short of breath, it can be hard to imagine getting exercise. However, physical activity can play an important role in helping you manage myasthenia gravis... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Ways To Manage the Stress of MG...Treating the physical symptoms of myasthenia gravis (MG) is not enough to control the disease. Focusing on mental health and reducing stress plays an important role in helping you manage... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Driving with Myasthenia Gravis...If you have myasthenia gravis (MG), you may be wondering how long you can keep driving. Driving represents independence and adulthood to most people living in the United States, so... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Tips to Help With Daily Living...The muscle weakness caused by myasthenia gravis (MG) can make it hard to perform some of your daily tasks. The tasks that people with MG find troublesome can be very... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Tips for Talking to Others About Your Myasthenia Gravis...Having a disease like myasthenia gravis (MG) can put pressure on relationships. You may feel stressed about how MG changes your life or worry about needing to ask for help... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors...The first drug often prescribed for mild to moderate myasthenia gravis (MG) is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Other names include cholinesterase inhibitors, anticholinesterases, or anticholinesterase drugs. Pyridostigmine bromide was first created... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Common Complications of Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks what are called voluntary muscles. Voluntary muscles are those that we can choose to control. This includes muscles that control... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Corticosteroids...Steroids, also known as corticosteroids, are a type of drug often used to reduce symptoms in people with myasthenia gravis (MG). Steroids are usually taken along with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. Most... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Hiring Help for Home...People with myasthenia gravis (MG) often find that they need help around the house at some point in their lives. This help may come in the form of cleaning, cooking... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Balancing Work And Health...One of the challenges of living with myasthenia gravis (MG) is finding and keeping a job. People with MG may miss work because of sudden muscle weakness or doctor’s appointments... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Natural Remedies and Alternative Medicine for Myasthenia Gravis...Many people reach for non-prescription drugs to treat an illness and its side effects, and people with myasthenia gravis (MG) are no different. Natural remedies may also be called complementary... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Other Autoimmune Diseases and Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia 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... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Preparing for a Myasthenic Crisis...A 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy for Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition that makes certain muscles weaken after use. This weakness usually gets better after the muscles are rested. Several medicines are available to treat... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Tips for Eating and Drinking with Myasthenia Gravis...Sometimes, 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Thymectomy: A Treatment for Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia 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... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Blood Work To Diagnose Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia 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... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Learning Your MG Triggers...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the communication between your nerves and muscles. This leads to muscle weakness that can worsen with activity and improve with... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
COVID Vaccines for People with Myasthenia Gravis...As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, you may wonder how the vaccine affects people living with long-term illnesses like myasthenia gravis (MG). Are the vaccines safe, and when will you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
