Myasthenia Gravis (MG)

What is Myasthenia gravis?

MG is a rare, neuromuscular disorder where communication between the nerve and the muscle (at the neuromuscular junction) is disrupted causing muscle weakness that can be severe and have a significant impact on patients’ lives.

MG occurs when the immune system produces IgG antibodies that block, alter, or damage the neuromuscular junction.

MG can affect any voluntary muscle, including those controlling eye movements, facial expression, speaking and swallowing, and arms and legs. In more life-threatening cases, MG can affect muscles responsible for breathing.

Clinical Trials

For more info on clinical trials for myasthenia gravis, please click the link below.

Resources

For more information on this disease, please find here additional resources and links to advocacy organizations.

 

Conquer MG

Conquer Myasthenia Gravis is driven by the desire to help MG patients get prompt diagnosis and optimal care.

www.myastheniagravis.org

Muscular Dystrophy Association

The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s mission is to transform the lives of people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases. mda.org

mda.org

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America

The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) is committed to finding a cure for myasthenia gravis and closely related disorders. myasthenia.org

myasthenia.org

Myasthenia Gravis Association of Missouri, Kansas, Northwest Arkansas

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Myasthenia Gravis Foundation California

Myasthenia Gravis Association Colorado

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation Michigan

Myasthenia Gravis Minnesota

Japan Myasthenia Gravis Association