Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disease leading to fluctuating muscle weakness and fatiguability. The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after periods of rest. Although myasthenia gravis may affect any voluntary muscle, muscles that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, and...
Does anyone know where I can get info for Type 2 MG. I was diagnosed in Sep 2015 and was told by Dr. I have hadmg for approx two years. I was resently told I now have type 2A and have been able to locate any info on it.
The Osserman classification of MG consists of four grades:
Grade I, focal disease (restricted to the ocular muscle);
grade II, generalized disease that is either mild (IIa) or moderate (IIb);
grade III, acute severe generalized disease with respiratory failure; and
grade IV, severe generalized disease with respiratory
More details at https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1171206-overview
Thank you again!!!