2007-03-19 04:50:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anita T 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
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2007-03-19 04:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder of episodic muscle weakness and easy fatigability caused by antibody- and cell-mediated destruction of acetylcholine receptors. It is more common among young women and older men but may occur at any age. Symptoms worsen with muscle activity and lessen with rest. Diagnosis is by IV edrophonium challenge, which briefly lessens the weakness. Treatment includes anticholinesterase drugs, immunosuppressants, corticosteroids, thymectomy, and plasmapheresis.
There is no known cure for myasthenia gravis. However, treatment may result in prolonged periods of remission.
Some medications, such as neostigmine or pyridostigmine, improve the communication between the nerve and the muscle. Prednisone and other medications that suppress the immune response (such as azathioprine, cyclosporine, or mycophenolate mofetil) may be used if symptoms are severe and there is inadequate response to other medications. (MedlinePlus)
Immunosuppressive drugs such as prednisone, ciclosporin, mycophenolate mofetil and azathioprine may be used. It is common for patients to be treated with a combination of these drugs with a cholinesterase inhibitor. Treatments with some immunosuppressives take weeks to months before effects are noticed. (Wikipedia)
Please see the web pages for more details on Myasthenia gravis.
2007-03-19 12:22:23 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does MG stand for? What does Pred stand for? It's hard to give an answer when we don't know what the abbreviations mean. Do you mean "migraine" when you say "MG"? Because I've had migraines for 27 years, I thought I could answer your question, but then again, I really wasn't sure what you were referring to in your question. Sorry.
2007-03-19 12:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by Chimichanga to go please!! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-03-19 12:40:44 · answer #4 · answered by TERRY S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no natural herb substitute for prednisolone.
2007-03-19 13:41:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋