Myasthenia gravis (which is Greek for “grave muscle weakness”) is a neurological disease that causes a person’s voluntary muscles to weaken. It mainly affects women under 40 years old and men over 60 years old.
The good news is that MG isn’t as “grave” as it used to be due to the introduction of various treatments over the past few decades.
If you have a friend or loved one who suffers from myasthenia gravis, or MG, and you don’t understand what it’s all about, there’s this excellent video on YouTube:
It will walk you through this rare disease.
By becoming informed about MG, you’ll be better able to support and assist your friend or loved one.
