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Question: Why are the first years difficult and why don't medications seem to work?

Myasthenia gravis affects each person differently. What works wonderfully for one person may have little to no effect on another. As one MGteam member shared, IVIG treatments did nothing to improve their mobility, while another member found Show Full Answer

Question: Why are the first years difficult and why don't medications seem to work?

Myasthenia gravis affects each person differently. What works wonderfully for one person may have little to no effect on another. As one MGteam member shared, IVIG treatments did nothing to improve their mobility, while another member found that IVIG completely changed their life and led to improvement. Finding the right treatment combination often takes time and patience. Treatment options include:

• AChE inhibitors like pyridostigmine
• Corticosteroids like prednisone
• Newer biological therapies
• Possible thymectomy surgery in some cases

Your healthcare team may need to adjust medications and dosages several times to find what works best for your specific case. It's important to communicate regularly with your doctor about how treatments are working and any side effects you experience.

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