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There is no known cure for myasthenia gravis. However, treatment may result in prolonged periods of remission. Lifestyle adjustments may enable continuation of many activities. Activity should be planned to allow scheduled rest periods. An eye patch may be recommended if double ...[read article]
Tests for Myasthenia Gravis
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The Tensilon test is a method to help diagnose myasthenia gravis. More
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Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) is a test of the speed of electrical signals through a nerve. More
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Electromyography (EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles. See also: Nerve conduction velocity test More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Anti MuSK antibody Test
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Medical Procedures for Myasthenia Gravis
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Plasmapheresis is a blood purification procedure used to treat several autoimmune diseases. It is also known as therapeutic plasma exchange. More
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Surgical Procedures for Myasthenia Gravis
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Thymectomy
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Prescribed Medications for Myasthenia Gravis
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc... More
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CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ. More
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PYRIDOSTIGMINE (peer id oh STIG meen) can help with muscle strength. It is used to treat myasthenia gravis. More
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AZATHIOPRINE (ay za THYE oh preen) suppresses the immune system. It is used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthr... More
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NEOSTIGMINE (nee oh STIG meen) can help with muscle strength. It is used to treat myasthenia gravis. More
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IMMUNE GLOBULIN (im MUNE GLOB yoo lin) helps to prevent or reduce the severity of certain infections in patients who are at risk. This medicine is collected from th... More
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ambenonium(Mytelase
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