Skip to main content
Check Your Symptoms
Find A Doctor
Find A Dentist
Connect to Care
Find Lowest Drug Prices
Health
A-Z
Health A-Z
Common Conditions
ADD/ADHD
Allergies
Arthritis
Cancer
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Depression
Diabetes
Eye Health
Heart Disease
Lung Disease
Orthopedics
Pain Management
Sexual Conditions
Skin Problems
Sleep Disorders
View All
Resources
Symptom Checker
WebMD Blogs
Podcasts
Newsletters
Best Hospitals
Find a Doctor
Surgeries and Procedures A-Z
Featured Topics
Slideshow
Signs You Have Already Had COVID
Slideshow
Get Help for Migraine Relief
Drugs &
Supplements
Drugs & Supplements
Find & Review
Drugs
Supplements
Drug Basics & Safety
Commonly Abused Drugs
Taking Meds When Pregnant
Tools
Manage Your Medications
Pill Identifier
Check for Interactions
Drug Comparison Tool
Featured Topics
Slideshow
Vitamins You Need as You Age
Coronavirus
COVID-19 Vaccines
Living
Healthy
Living Healthy
Diet, Food & Fitness
Diet & Weight Management
Weight Loss & Obesity
Food & Recipes
Fitness & Exercise
Beauty & Balance
Healthy Beauty
Health & Balance
Sex & Relationships
Oral Care
Living Well
Women's Health
Men's Health
Aging Well
Healthy Sleep
Healthy Teens
Featured Topics
Article
Smart Grocery Shopping When You Have Diabetes
Quiz
Do You Know the Benefits of Walking?
Family &
Pregnancy
Family & Pregnancy
All About Pregnancy
Getting Pregnant
First Trimester
Second Trimester
Third Trimester
View All
Parenting Guide
Newborn & Baby
Children's Health
Children's Vaccines
View All
Pet Care Essentials
Healthy Cats
Healthy Dogs
View All
Featured Topics
Slideshow
Smart Snacks When You're Pregnant
Slideshow
Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Dogs and Cats
News &
Experts
News & Experts
Health News
'Tripledemic' Cases Decline in U.S. Hospitals
New Mental Health Crisis Hotline Sees Surge in Calls
Video Game Addiction Warning Signs, How to Get Help
USDA Strengthens Rules to Reduce 'Organic Fraud'
Ultraviolet Nail Polish Dryers Could Pose Health Risk
Experts & Community
Support Groups
Blogs
Webinars
News Center
New Book: Take Control of Your Heart Disease Risk
Featured Topics
WebMD News Special
Colorism: How Skin Color, Race Create a Toxic Mix for Health
Get Our Newsletters
Health News and Information, Delivered to Your Inbox
Sign In
Mobile Apps
Subscriptions
Privacy and More
Sign In
Subscribe
Brain & Nervous System Disorders Resource Center
Trusted, comprehensive information for understanding brain and nervous system disorders.
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Stroke
Autism
Restless Legs Syndrome
View More
The Latest in Brain and Nervous System
News
Most Former NFL Players in Boston University Study Had CTE
News
We Don't Lose Our Keys (Or Other Things) As Much as We Think
News
Caring for Teeth, Gums May Safeguard Aging Brains
News
A Healthy Lifestyle Might Delay Memory Decline in Older Adults
What Is Moyamoya Disease?
What to Know About Memories
What Is Foreign Accent Syndrome?
Trochlear Nerve: What To Know
Substantia Nigra: What to Know
Glossopharyngeal Nerve: What to Know
Obturator Nerve: What to Know
Oculomotor Nerve: What to Know
Sural Nerve: What to Know
Top Search Terms for Brain & Nervous System
Vertigo
Asperger's
Bell's Palsy
Restless Legs Syndrome
Vertigo Treatment
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Concussion Symptoms
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cranial Ultrasound
Subdural Hematoma
Parosmia
Phantosmia
Follow WebMD on Social Media
Browse More on Brain and Nervous System
Videos
Slideshows
Quizzes
What Is Spasticity?
Learn all about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of this muscle control disorder.
How to Conserve Energy With Myasthenia Gravis
Stay ahead of weakness and fatigue with myasthenia gravis by saving energy throughout the day. Test out these strategies and assistive devices.
Staying Active With Myasthenia Gravis
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.
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis translates to “serious muscle weakness.” It stems from a breakdown in nerve communication. So what are the signs and tests?
Treatment Goals With Myasthenia Gravis
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.
Treatment Options for 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?
Mobility Exercises to Help With Spasticity
These six things can loosen stiff muscles and help with fluid movement.
Movement and Stretching to Manage Spasticity
Stretching muscles forces them to loosen up. And exercise strengthens them. Here’s why that’s especially important with spasticity.
MG: Mental Wellness Matters
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.
Myasthenia Gravis: Eating with Your Condition
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.
See More
Health Solutions
Penis Curved When Erect?
Could I have CAD?
Treat Bent Fingers
Treat HR+, HER2- MBC
Tired of Dandruff?
Benefits of CBD
Rethink MS Treatment
AFib-Related Strokes
Risk of a Future DVT/PE
Is My Penis Normal?
Relapsing MS Options
Liver Transplants Save Lives
Finance Plastic Surgery
Bent Finger Causes
Living With Psoriasis?
Missing Teeth?
More from WebMD
5 Tips to Help With Relapsing MS
How to Thrive With Narcolepsy
Relief for Blocked Hair Follicles
Psoriatic Arthritis and Your Sleep
What Psoriasis Feels Like
First Psoriatic Arthritis Flare
Talking to Your Doctor About RA
Crohn's: A 'Full-Body' Disease
Avoiding Crohn’s Flares
Health Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil
Live Better With Psoriatic Disease
Types of B-Cell Therapy for MS
5 Health Benefits of Hemp
Why Prostate Cancer Spreads
Living with Advanced Breast Cancer
Where Breast Cancer Spreads