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Medical Conditions - Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a disorder in which your immune system creates antibodies that block or damage the receptor sites for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in many of your muscles. As a result, affected voluntary muscle is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue. Myasthenia gravis has no cure. However, treatment can help alleviate the signs and symptoms.

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How to manage myasthenia gravis and viral infection at 80?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I agree that the dosages have been increased quite a bit. But, the myasthenia precrisis is treated this way only.

Can Azathioprine for myasthenia gravis cause side effects?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. See, there are no definitive criteria to stop Azoran (Azathioprine).

My left upper eyelid is bigger than the right. How to rectify this?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the image uploaded by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is not bigger.

I was diagnosed with an unknown neurological condition. What does that mean?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your prolonged symptoms, I can understand your frustration.

What causes dropping eyelids and jaw pain on the right side of the face?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The swelling and dropping of the eyelid could be a local infection.

My eyelids seem to droop when I am relaxed. Could it be ptosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your photos very carefully (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is no significant ptosis in your eyes.

I am not able to walk due to leg weakness and fatigue. Is it myasthenia gravis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think that you have myasthenia gravis because myasthenia gravis causes weakness of the biceps. You will not be able to open the eyes due to biceps of eyelids.

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