Topics Related to Myasthenia Gravis
...as a treatment
“...forms of corticosteroids); Underactive or overactive thyroid; Liver disease; Stomach or intestine problems; Heart disease; High blood pressure; High cholesterol; Kidney disease or kidney stones; Myasthenia gravis; Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE); Emotional problems; Skin conditions that cause the skin to be thinner to bruise more easily...”
...the condition
“...Some medications may by themselves cause excessive sweating, such as the medications often used for prostate cancer, AIDS, or pyridostigmine (Mestinon™) used for the condition myasthenia gravis. Obesity and exercise are other obvious causes...”
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...the condition
“...Rarely, generalized muscle weakness may be caused by another health problem, such as ... Myasthenia gravis...”
...as a treatment
“...Manganese is used in the following conditions ... myasthenia gravis...”
...the condition
“Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease characterized by fatigue and varying degrees of episodic weakness of the voluntary muscles...”
...our question about
Reduced muscle tone
“In cases of Myasthenia Gravis, a neurologist will often test reflexes, muscle strength, muscle tone, senses of touch and sight, coordination, and balance.”
...relationship to
Thymoma
“About 15% of patients with myasthenia gravis are found to have a tumor of the thymus gland, known as a thymoma...”
...relationship to
Autoimmune Tendency
“About 5-10% of patients with myasthenia gravis also have other autoimmune diseases.”
...recommendation
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
“...Additionally, Dr Fred Klenner, MD stresses the importance of thiamin in treating myasthenia gravis and recommends its use by injection...”
...recommendation
Test for DHEA
“DHEA is almost always low in patients with autoimmune conditions such as myasthenia gravis.”
...recommendation
Conventional Drug Use
“Conventional medicine can control myasthenia gravis. Some medications improve neuromuscular transmission and increase muscle strength, and some suppress the production of abnormal antibodies...”
...recommendation
Essential Fatty Acids
“...A blend of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may provide supportive benefit in the treatment of myasthenia gravis”
...recommendation
Aerobic Exercise
“Available literature indicates that patients with myasthenia gravis may benefit from both a strengthening as well as an aerobic/cardiovascular fitness program...”
...recommendation
Manganese
“Manganese deficiency has been linked to myasthenia gravis. Manganese activates several enzyme systems and supports the utilization of vitamin C, E, choline, and other B-vitamins...”
...recommendation
Dairy Products Avoidance
“Autoimmune conditions such as Myasthenia Gravis can be greatly affected by what we eat...”
...recommendation
Potassium
“The weakness of myasthenia gravis may be improved by potassium consumption, if dietary potassium is low.”
...recommendation
Surgery
“...In most patients with myasthenia gravis, the thymus is enlarged, and 10-15% have thymomas...”
...recommendation
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
“...There is sufficient evidence to believe that coenzyme A, which is the physiologically active form of pantothenic acid in animals, is in limited supply in cases of myasthenia gravis.”
...recommendation
Tobacco Avoidance
“Dr. Fred Klenner, MD claims that patients with myasthenia gravis will hinder their progress if they use tobacco.”