Generalized myasthenia gravis (MG) means the muscle weakness has spread beyond just the eyes to affect other parts of the body. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and often fluctuate throughout the day, typically worsening with activity and improving with rest.
Here are the main symptoms to be aware of:
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Generalized myasthenia gravis (MG) means the muscle weakness has spread beyond just the eyes to affect other parts of the body. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and often fluctuate throughout the day, typically worsening with activity and improving with rest.
Here are the main symptoms to be aware of:
- Eye-related: Drooping eyelids (ptosis), blurry or double vision
- Facial: Weakness in facial muscles, trouble controlling expressions like smiling
- Speech: Slurred, soft, or nasal-sounding speech
- Swallowing/chewing: Difficulty eating, drinking, or chewing
- Breathing: Shortness of breath or labored breathing due to weakened chest muscles
- Limbs: Weakness in the arms, hands, and legs — making it hard to climb stairs, stand from sitting, or lift arms overhead
- Drooling
Breathing symptoms should always be taken seriously. If breathing becomes severely limited, contact emergency services immediately as this could be a myasthenic crisis.
Most people tend to feel stronger earlier in the day, with symptoms getting harder to manage as the day goes on or after exertion.
August 9
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