Consumer Information
Myasthenic Crisis
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Sometimes your myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms can get so bad you need to be hospitalized. This is called a myasthenic crisis. A myasthenic crisis is when you have trouble breathing on your own and problems swallowing. Because everyone responds differently, some of the following things may or may not cause a crisis. Talk to your caregiver about each one and together you can plan treatments or ways to deal with them.- Certain types of medicines. Always make sure your dentist and other caregivers know you have MG. Never take any new medicine until you check with your caregiver first. Also, not taking your normal medicines at all or not taking enough medicine.
- Infections and colds (viruses).
- Physical activity.
- Stresses, such as pregnancy, surgeries or emotional upset.
- Times before, during, or after your menstrual cycle.
- Too cold or too hot temperature changes.
CARE AGREEMENT:
You have the right to help plan your care. To help with this plan, you must learn about your health condition and how it may be treated. You can then discuss treatment options with your caregivers. Work with them to decide what care may be used to treat you. You always have the right to refuse treatment.
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