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What is the treatment for myasthenia gravis?
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Complex Q: See a neurolgist the treatment can be medical (steroids, plasma exchange other immunosuppressives anticholinesterases) or surgical (removal of the thymus).
Answered 10/3/2016
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Multiple: About 1/3 can see spontaneous remission, 1/3 stabilize on chronic medications, and 1/3 have progressive difficulties. Chronic and/or longterm medications may aid but can have significant adverse impact on life and/or health. In appropriate candidates, thoracic surgery to remove thymus (thymectomy) can possibly cure: http://goo.Gl/3xxmd.
Answered 8/12/2017
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