Myasthenia Gravis Symptoms

Symptoms Can Influence Daily Life

Muscle damage caused by myasthenia gravis (MG) may lead to a variety of symptoms. In fact, these symptoms may get worse over time.

People with MG are also at risk of something called myasthenic crisis—a potentially life-threatening medical emergency. Myasthenic crisis occurs when your muscles are too weak to keep you breathing normally. About 15% to 20% of people with MG may experience myasthenic crisis once or more in their lives.

Assess symptoms

MG symptoms can worsen in the first few years after symptoms first start, so it's important to work with your doctor early in your diagnosis to create a treatment plan that works for you. Keep track of your symptoms, and inform your doctor if you notice any changes.

Vision

Double vision or drooping eyelid(s) (ptosis)

POTENTIALLY IMPACTED ACTIVITIES

Driving, reading, watching TV

ASK YOURSELF

How have these vision changes affected your day-to-day?

Speech

Difficulty speaking

POTENTIALLY IMPACTED ACTIVITIES

Talking

ASK YOURSELF

Are you self-conscious when speaking to someone new?

Breathing

Difficulty breathing at rest or with physical activity

POTENTIALLY IMPACTED ACTIVITIES

Completing daily tasks or getting around the house

ASK YOURSELF

Have you avoided certain activities or tasks because you are too exhausted or they are too hard?

Mobility

Muscle weakness in arms and/or legs

POTENTIALLY IMPACTED ACTIVITIES

Going for a walk, doing household chores, personal grooming

ASK YOURSELF

Do your everyday activities feel more and more like a burden (like brushing your teeth or getting out of a chair)?

Swallowing

Difficulty swallowing or supporting neck

POTENTIALLY IMPACTED ACTIVITIES

Going out to eat or even eating alone

ASK YOURSELF

Do you avoid eating in front of others because of what they may think?

Chewing

Fatigue or weakness in jaw muscles

POTENTIALLY IMPACTED ACTIVITIES

Eating solid foods (like meat), finishing a full meal, or enjoying chewy snacks

ASK YOURSELF

Do you find yourself needing to take breaks while chewing or switching to softer foods halfway through a meal?

Myasthenia gravis symptoms

Symptoms Can Influence Daily Life

Talk to Your Doctor About Your Symptoms

Vision

Speech

Breathing

Mobility

Swallowing

Chewing

DID YOU KNOW

Myasthenia gravis symptoms

Symptoms Can Influence Daily Life

Talk to Your Doctor About Your Symptoms

Vision

Speech

Breathing

Mobility

Swallowing

Chewing

DID YOU KNOW

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