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Generalised Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)
What is it?
If you have Generalised Myasthenia Gravis you may find that your symptoms are unpredictable and impact your day-to-day life. Symptoms can vary by person, and by the day or even hour. Triggers such as emotional or physical stress, infections, certain medications, or even fluctuations in the weather can also exacerbate symptoms. With the eye muscles often affected first, you may experience double vision and droopy eyelids. You may also develop difficulty speaking, or have problems swallowing. With symptoms often worsening throughout the day, getting plenty of rest can be helpful.
About half of people with ocular issues related to Ocular MG will develop Generalised Myasthenia Gravis within a year.
Treatment for MG
What can you do to alleviate your condition, and what treatments are available?
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Diagnosis of MG
If you are experiencing symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis, here’s how to get a diagnosis.
Read moreIf 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