When you’re living with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG)

Even little symptoms have a big impact

gMG can make daily activities a daily struggle.

gMG is a rare disease that leads to muscle weakness and can impact daily tasks. While symptoms may start small, over time their impact can grow to be unmanageable.

How big of an impact do your gMG symptoms have?

Without even realizing it, you may be making little changes to live more comfortably.

Take this short survey to track how gMG symptoms may be impacting you. When you’re finished, talk to your doctor about your answers.

Question 1 of 4

Do you avoid phone calls because you have slurred speech?

Please select Yes or No

Question 2 of 4

Do you only drive during the day due to vision issues?

Please select Yes or No

Question 3 of 4

Have you stopped exercising because it’s too hard or exhausting?

Please select Yes or No

Question 4 of 4

Do you avoid eating in front of friends or family?

Please select Yes or No

Next steps

It’s important to talk to your doctor about the little changes you’ve been making to accommodate your gMG symptoms. Bring your answers to this survey to your next doctor visit, and use them as a discussion guide.

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Who is affected?

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While symptom onset can occur at any age, women tend to first experience symptoms at a younger age than men

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Estimated to be approximately 60,000 cases in the United States

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Some patients may struggle with inadequate response to symptom management

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For many, ocular myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms happen first and then progress to gMG

gMG is a rare disease

UNDERSTAND

Symptoms may impact the whole body

RECOGNIZE

Measure your symptoms with an MG-ADL assessment

MEASURE

Find resources for symptom management

TAKE CHARGE

gMG is a rare disease

Antibodies and complement can play an important role in gMG

UNDERSTAND

Symptoms may impact the whole body

Symptoms vary, but there are certain muscle groups that are commonly affected

RECOGNIZE

Measure your symptoms with an MG-ADL assessment

Your answers to the MG-ADL assessment can help you and your doctor have productive conversations about your gMG symptoms

MEASURE

Find resources for symptom management

A confident conversation with your doctor can be helpful when managing your symptoms

TAKE CHARGE
 
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