Patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) often find themselves searching for financial assistance. However, navigating available options can feel overwhelming, and the sensitive nature of discussing personal finances often leaves patients feeling stuck before they even begin. This guide outlines practical steps to find and utilize financial resources, including…
Newly diagnosed with gMG
What to know about your first treatment decisions
A gMG diagnosis often comes after months or years of symptoms nobody could explain. Then come new dilemmas: What treatment should come first, what your bloodwork means, and who belongs on your care team. These specialist-reviewed pages walk through those early questions.
Generalized myasthenia gravis and ocular MG: What’s the difference?
Fact-Checked By Sami Khella, MD, MG specialist
People often picture these two forms of myasthenia gravis (MG) as rungs on a severity ladder: “Ocular is mild, while generalized is serious.” But the difference between ocular vs generalized myasthenia gravis is which muscle groups are involved, not how bad the weakness feels. Ocular MG can be disabling, and…
Finding a myasthenia gravis specialist and care team
Fact-Checked By Kristina Kelly, professional patient advocate
When it comes to myasthenia gravis (MG), not all specialists are created equal. Plenty of board-certified neurologists may be able to diagnose and treat MG on paper, but understanding what separates a typical neurologist from an MG-savvy specialist is a critical step in finding the right provider…