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2016-08-22 06:19:21
I am suffering from ocular myasthenia. It was diagnosed in 2009. Since then I am taking medicines like pyridostigmine, mychophenolate and steriods. How long I need to take these medicine. Also do we have cure for this disease.
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Hello.... Myesthesnia gravis is a non curable condition.... It's autoimmune disease needs long term treatment.... Plasmapheresis and thymectomy are also employed to treat MG....you have to manage with medicines... Consult general physician doctor will prescribe muscle relaxant...

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