Treatment options for myasthenia gravis
Studies show that here is no cure for Myasthenia gravis. The goal of treatment is to improve symptoms and regulate the activity of your immune system.
Medication & Thymus gland removal
Corticosteroids [5] and immunosuppressants can be used to suppress the immune system. These medications help reduce the abnormal immune response that occurs in Myasthenia gravis. Also, cholinesterase inhibitors, which include pyridostigmine (Mestinon), can be used to boost communication between nerves and muscles.
In some cases, removing the thymus gland [6], which is part of the immune system, may be beneficial for many patients with Myasthenia gravis. Once the thymus is removed, patients begin to show less muscle weakness.
According to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, between 10 and 15 percent of people with this condition will have a tumor in their thymus. Tumors, even those that are benign, are always removed because they may turn cancerous.