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Myasthenia Gravis, Muscle Weakness, Diagnosis & Variations, Diagnosis …

- - - - Mechanism of action:
        
        inhibit the cholinesterase enzyme from breaking down ACh, increasing both the level and duration of the neurotransmitter action.
    - - work to lower the immune system response in order to prevent the immune attack on the NMJ, thereby limiting muscle fatigue.
      - Predisone
      - Pt at higher risk for infection while on immunosuppressant medication
    - - usually taken along with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.
      - used for short-term relief to quickly reduce symptoms.
- - - - Temporary form of MG
      - Mother’s abnormal antibodies have entered the baby’s bloodstream.
      - Symptoms of muscle weakness
    - - RA
      - Thyroid disorders
      - Lupus
      - Grave's Disease
- - - - shortness of breath or more serious breathing problems.
- - - - Form 1: (50-60% of cases) is associated with small cell lung cancer and has an older age of onset.
      - Form 2:(40-50% of cases) is not associated with cancer and has a younger age of onset.