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A new antibiotic on the counter, and a week when swallowing gets harder by evening. People with myasthenia gravis check every prescription and watch for the crisis. Asha explains what the evidence says, helps you check a new medicine against the published cautions, and says when to go in.

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Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune condition in which signals from nerve to muscle are disrupted, so muscles tire with use and recover with rest. Weakness that reaches the breathing or swallowing muscles can become a myasthenic crisis, and that is an emergency. Some antibiotics, anesthetics and other medicines can worsen weakness, which is why every new prescription deserves a check.

Signs of a myasthenic crisisWhat are the warning signs of a myasthenic crisis, and when should someone with myasthenia gravis go straight to the emergency department?Ask this Check a new prescriptionI have myasthenia gravis and was just prescribed a new antibiotic. Which common medicines and anesthetics can worsen it, and how do I check this one before I take it?Ask this How MG treatments compareHow do treatments for myasthenia gravis compare, from pyridostigmine to the newer targeted therapies, and what side effects and monitoring come with each?Ask this Drooping eyelids and double visionI have double vision and drooping eyelids that get worse by evening. What tests confirm myasthenia gravis, and how does ocular myasthenia differ from the generalized form?Ask this

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Go to the emergency department, or call 911, if

trouble breathing, a weak cough, or breathlessness when lying flat
trouble swallowing, choking on liquids, or saliva pooling in the mouth
a voice that fades to a whisper or turns nasal, with drooling
weakness that spreads or worsens fast, especially during an infection
weakness that worsens after starting a new medicine, including an antibiotic; ask before any new prescription

A myasthenic crisis can weaken the breathing muscles quickly, so do not wait to see whether it settles.

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Partners and adult children often notice the fading voice or the slower swallow before the person does. Asha answers their questions from the same sources, including what to watch for at night and after surgery.

What to watch for at homeMy husband has myasthenia gravis. What changes in his breathing, voice or swallowing mean I should call 911 tonight instead of waiting for morning?Ask this Surgery and anesthesia with MGMy mother has myasthenia gravis and needs surgery. What should the anesthesia team know beforehand, and what should we watch for afterwards?Ask this

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