The symptoms of gMG can potentially impact your ability to work so it is important to discuss your condition and your symptoms with your employer.
The ability to perform work-related tasks may be limited by physical impairments such as muscle weakness, vision problems and fatigue.1-3 It's important to therefore let your employer know that your gMG symptoms may lead to unexpected sick days.
The ability to perform work-related tasks may be limited by physical impairments such as muscle weakness, vision problems and fatigue.1-3 It's important to therefore let your employer know that your gMG symptoms may lead to unexpected sick days.
The treatment you are receiving may mean that you might have to take time off work to attend hospital appointments. You might consider exploring potential arrangements like remote work options or flexible hours to help minimise any disruptions.
Discussing your gMG with your employer can be helpful in gaining their support or understanding and facilitating the discussion around any adaptations that may be required for you to be able to continue doing your job.
Having your employer know about your gMG can also help you feel more secure in case you have a medical emergency at work or if you need to take time off work.
Discussing your gMG with your employer can be helpful in gaining their support or understanding and facilitating the discussion around any adaptations that may be required for you to be able to continue doing your job.
Having your employer know about your gMG can also help you feel more secure in case you have a medical emergency at work or if you need to take time off work.
gMG can result in a medical emergency. Your employer should be aware of what to do if you experience a myasthenic crisis, see In an emergency for more information.
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- MeriggioliMN, Sanders DB. Autoimmune myasthenia gravis: emerging clinical and biological heterogeneity. Lancet Neurol; 2009;8(5):475-490.
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Reporting of Side Effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the patient leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system [Country to add their Regulatory Authority website]. Side effects should also be reported to Alexion by contacting https://contactazmedical.astrazeneca.com. By reporting side effects, you can help provide information on the safety of this medicine.