Brain and Nervous System Videos

Many of those with MG have a swollen thymus. How does surgically removing this gland improve symptoms?

Overexerting yourself can make your MG worse, so it’s important to watch your energy levels.

Your doctor will prescribe drugs based on the severity and location of symptoms. The goal is to increase muscle strength and reduce periods of weakness.

A range of emotions is expected, but be on the lookout for signs of depression. Remember, there’s no shame in asking for help.

MG affects each person differently, so treatments are tailored, but the main goals are to control symptoms and prevent future flare-ups.

The CAR T clinical trial aims to stop the production of certain antibodies. It works with your immune system and hopefully, could put MG into remission.

Volunteering with the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation and writing a blog about her disease is very therapeutic for Anita Tarlton.

Most doctors don't encounter myasthenia gravis patients, Alexis Rodriguez says. So he started a support group with education in mind.

Shadow Duffy outfitted an old bus into her home on wheels. With a disability like MG, she wanted to be less stressed about bills and more self-sufficient.

For Shawna Barnes, MG affects her daily life, but her husband says she’s an example “of what’s possible if you have the right attitude and support.”

Aerialist Shadow Duffy just knew it was weak muscles, but doctors blamed her MG on everything from strokes to a tumor. “My face stopped working,” she says.

Spasticity can improve with therapy and modifications. Here’s how to loosen those rigid muscles.

Try these low-impact moves to increase your range of mobility.

Myasthenia gravis translates to “serious muscle weakness.” It stems from a breakdown in nerve communication. So what are the signs and tests?

Whether it’s you or your child, learn how to spot the signs of this autoimmune disorder. Then follow up with testing.

Caregiving can take a toll physically and emotionally, so take this advice to heart when caring for a loved one with MG.

There are several new treatments on the market for myasthenia gravis, more so than even 3 years ago. Better yet, is remission possible?

“I had faith that the medical system would work for me,” Crystal Gayle Dorion says. But six different doctors didn’t take her MG symptoms seriously.

With a chronic disease like myasthenia gravis, you may see several specialists, from a neurologist and ophthalmologist to a speech therapist.

Here are some simple exercises that may help strengthen your muscles and boost your energy.

The No. 1 complaint with this disease is extreme fatigue. Here’s how to conserve your energy, get the rest you need, and reduce stress.

The fatigue and weakness that go along with myasthenia gravis are particularly challenging if you’re a parent. Here’s how to talk to your child about it.

Learn all about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of this muscle control disorder.

Stay ahead of weakness and fatigue with myasthenia gravis by saving energy throughout the day. Test out these strategies and assistive devices.

Two neurology professors chat with John Whyte, MD, about treatment goals for MG. The newest drugs came to market in just the last 5 years.

After a surprising diagnosis of MG, it was important for Melvern McRoberts to continue playing sports, like kayaking and bowling, and to keep his energy up.

These six things can loosen stiff muscles and help with fluid movement.

Stretching muscles forces them to loosen up. And exercise strengthens them. Here’s why that’s especially important with spasticity.

Treating spasticity uses similar approaches, no matter the disease that’s causing rigid muscles. From pills to surgeries, what are the different options available?

Which foods can help your brain function at its highest potential?

Watch Danielle Rhodes’s journey with myasthenia gravis and how she’s not letting her condition slow her down.

Treatment for myasthenia gravis should not affect the impact of your other medications for things like depression or anxiety. Learn what your doctor can do to ensure you are in the best mental state to improve.

While myasthenia gravis often shows itself in difficulty swallowing or chewing fatigue, there are steps that can be taken to help ensure you’re getting the nutrients you need.

An expert outlines two new, approved treatments that can slow down the progression of this neuromuscular disease.

An expert describes the types of complications she commonly sees as a result of progressive muscle weakness.

An expert breaks down four types of SMA and the characteristics of each one.

An aneurysm happens when the wall of a blood vessel becomes too thin and bulges out -- sometimes so much it bursts -- causing permanent brain damage.

An experimental treatment has helped three paralyzed men walk again through its ability to stimulate the spinal cord.

Early stages of this disease can be subtle, but signs may grow more noticeable over time.

Love a good scare? Take a peek at what happens inside your body when a horror flick startles you.

Someone in a coma will be completely unresponsive and unconscious. How long can someone be in a coma and what are the chances of recovery?

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is when toxins begin to build up in the brain and often happens with advanced liver disease. Learn what mental and physical symptoms appear and what treatment your doctor may suggest.

We rely on our sense of smell every day. Anosmia is usually a temporary nuisance, but sometimes it can point to a more serious problem.

Foot drop, sometimes called "drop foot," happens when you can’t lift the front part of the foot. It’s often brought on by brain or spinal injuries, and treatment depends on the cause.