What is the relationship of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Myasthenia Gravis?
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complicated autoimmune condition that may affect the nervous system in many different ways. MG and SLE can occur in the same patient. Myasthenia Gravis produces weakness while SLE produces any combination of joint pain and swelling, rash, kidney problems, eye and brain abnormalities, and others. There are blood tests to confirm the diagnosis of SLE.
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