Interview With MG Patient Kathryn Wotman // Part 1 of 3

Conquer MG's mission is to facilitate the timely diagnosis and optimal care of individuals affected by myasthenia gravis and to improve their lives through programs of patient services, public awareness, medical research, professional education, advocacy and patient care. Thank you to argenx for sponsoring this video. www.us.argenx.com -------- Follow Us! Website: www.myastheniagravis.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ConquerMyastheniaGravis Instagram: www.instagram.com/ConquerMG_IL Twitter / X: www.twitter.com/ConquerMG YouTube:    / @myastheniagravisorgillinois   -------- Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease, targeting the communication point between the nerve and muscle (called the “neuromuscular junction.”) In MG, antibodies block, alter, or destroy the neurotransmitter receptors on muscle tissue. Since the muscles can’t receive the signal to contract, people with myasthenia become weak. MG causes weakness in voluntary muscles that worsens with activity and improves with rest. MG’s primary symptoms fluctuate, vary in severity and occur in many combinations. Symptoms may include droopy eyelids; double or blurred vision; weak arms, hands, neck, face or legs; and excessive fatigue. When severe, MG can result in difficulty chewing, smiling, swallowing, talking or breathing. -------- Song Credit: "Optimistic and Uplifting Background Music Instumental" by AShamaluevMusic