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Myasthenia gravis can wayfaring cause mg?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It is not possible: Myasthenia gravis can cause weakness in your neck, arms and legs, other muscles. MG is caused by antibodies blocking acetylcholine, but it is not caused by wayfaring. Take care.

Answered 6/28/2014

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