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Symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, and difficulty swallowing are among those that make life difficult for MG patients. Get expert insights on Myasthenia Gravis delivered to your inbox. 

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What is Myasthenia Gravis 

Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the connection between nerves and muscles. This damage leads to muscle weakness and fatigue, often starting in the eyes or face, and can spread to the arms, legs, or breathing muscles.(1) (2)
 

The term "myasthenia gravis", which comes from Latin and means serious muscle weakness, perfectly reflects the condition's main impact. As one of the key signs and symptoms of MG, this muscle fatigue can vary in intensity throughout the day.

 

What are MG symptoms?

Because MG affects how nerves send signals to muscles, patients often experience fatigue that worsens with activity and improves with rest. In some cases, MG muscle weakness can become severe enough to cause life threatening breathing issues, known as a myasthenic crisis. (3) (4)

 

Understanding MG symptom patterns is key to managing the disease effectively. Tools exist to help assess common symptoms like muscle weakness, swallowing difficulty, and breathing issues. The MG-ADL scale is one of those tools, providing a structured evaluation of how MG impacts daily activities, focusing on specific muscle groups and physical functions. (5)

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REFERENCES :

1. Hehir MK, et al. Neurol Clin. 2018;36(2):253-260.

2. Myasthenia Gravis Fact Sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Website. Updated March 2020. Accessed May 2020. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health information/ disorders/myasthenia gravis

3. Grob D, et al. Muscle Nerve. 2008;37(2):141 149. 

4. Myasthenia Gravis. Muscular Dystrophy Association Website. Accessed November 2022. https://www.mda.org/disease/myasthenia gravis/signs and symptoms

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