How is MG treated?
The goal of MG treatment is to remove antibodies, reduce antibodies, and inhibit the binding of antibodies through the various medications and treatments available. (from Summer 2006 newsletter article by K. Sivakumar, MD) There is no known cure for MG, but there are effective treatments that allow many people with MG to lead full lives. Common treatments include medications such as Mestinon® (pyridostigmine), prednisone, Cellcept® (mycophenolate mofetil), Imuran® (azathioprine), cyclosporine, and treatments such as thymectomy, plasmapheresis, and intravenous immunoglobulin (IvIg) infusions. Spontaneous improvement and even remission may occur without specific therapy. Rest and a well-balanced diet can help. Are there medications a patient with MG should not take? There are certain drugs that patients with MG should avoid or only use with caution. You should always discuss these concerns with your doctor or neurologist; make sure these professionals knows every drug you are taking, inc
The goal of MG treatment is to remove antibodies, reduce antibodies, and inhibit the binding of antibodies through the various medications and treatments available. (from Summer 2006 newsletter article by K. Sivakumar, MD) There is no known cure for MG, but there are effective treatments that allow many people with MG to lead full lives. Common treatments include medications such as Mestinon® (pyridostigmine), prednisone, Cellcept® (mycophenolate mofetil), Imuran® (azathioprine), cyclosporine, and treatments such as thymectomy, plasmapheresis, and intravenous immunoglobulin (IvIg) infusions. Spontaneous improvement and even remission may occur without specific therapy. Rest and a well-balanced diet can help.
