What is Myasthenia gravis?
Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by variable weakness of voluntary muscles, which often improves with rest and worsens with activity. The condition is caused by an abnormal immune response.
What do patients take to treat Myasthenia gravis and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pyridostigmine
(Kalymin 60N, Mestinon)
|
8 | ||
|
Prednisone
(Encorton, Deltasone, Pronizon)
|
6 |
These charts show data from Myasthenia gravis patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Myasthenia gravis at PatientsLikeMe?
- 121 patients have this condition
- 9 New patients joined this month
- 75 say Myasthenia gravis is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 81% | Females |
|---|---|
| 19% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 10 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 12 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 13 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 14 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 6 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 5 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 71 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 6 |
These charts show data from Myasthenia gravis patients who have completed their condition history