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Ice Pack Test
It might sound strange, but the ice pack test is a successful way to diagnose people with Myasthenia Gravis. By cooling the muscles affected by MG, doctors have discovered temporary improvements to a patient's muscle strength. For the condition Ocular Myasthenia Gravis, the test is very simple with the medical professional placing a cooling eye pack over the eyes. If the eyes respond well and eye movement improves in the short term, this can help in the differentiation of MG from other conditions.
If you are concerned about anything you have read in this article, please seek advice from your healthcare provider.
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Reporting side effects
You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly in the UK via the Yellow Card Scheme website: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or via the MHRA Yellow Card App in the Google Play or Apple App Store. In Ireland please report via the HPRA at https://www.hpra.ie/homepage/about-us/report-an-issue.
You can also report adverse events to UCB at UCBCares.UK@ucb.com or UCBCares.IE@ucb.com