Letter to the Editor

Editor:

June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month. Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare and chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by fluctuating weakness of the voluntary muscles.

It is estimated that approximately 20 in 100,000, or about 80,000 people in the U.S., are affected.

There are at least three residents of Leisure World with MG. MG can occur regardless of race, gender and age. MG is not thought to be directly inherited or contagious but may occur in more than one member of the same family. MG is not transmitted via any form of contact. There is no known cure for MG, but there are many effective treatments that can make managing life with MG easier.

If you are interested in learning more, I do recommend this website to learn the basics: myasthenia.org/MG-Education/Whatis- Myasthenia-Gravis. Or you can always just do a Google search.

Mike Stabile Mutual 1