MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
Understanding Myasthenia Gravis: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that prevents proper communication between nerves and muscles. This can lead to weakness of muscles controlling the eyes, tongue, throat and limbs. Although most patients can be diagnosed by means of a blood test showing an abnormal antibody, a significant percentage of cases will require additional testing. One specialized test for myasthenia gravis is single fiber EMG. Dr. Saperstein is one of only a handful of neurologists in Arizona who performs this complicated test.
Patients with myasthenia gravis can usually be helped by treatments that affect how the immune system functions, such as prednisone, azathioprine, mycophenolate, methotrexate, cyclophosphamide, IVIG, plasmapheresis, rituximab, and Soliris. A recently approved medication, called Vyvgart, can also be very beneficial for treating myasthenia gravis. Dr. Saperstein has significant experience in managing myasthenia gravis. You will benefit from his over 20 years of experience diagnosing, treating and researching myasthenia gravis.
If you are interested in being seen for Myasthenia Gravis and becoming a patient, contact us to inquire about our new program available.
For a limited time, this new MG program will allow you to see us at a significantly discounted rate.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Many Myasthenia Gravis patients do not respond to Mestinon. Usually, we can find some treatment that works for someone’s MG, but some patients can be refractory.