Janice Koehn...I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in December 2008. My symptoms began Thanksgiving Day. My first noticeable symptoms were difficulty breathing, blurred...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...