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My MG Never Shows Up On Drug Tests. What Is The Difference Between G And MS?

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September 2, 2024
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Myasthenia Gravis (MG) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are distinct conditions with some key differences:

1. Affected Body Parts
- MG: The immune system attacks the neuromuscular junction, which is the connection between nerves and muscles.
- MS: The immune system attacks the myelin sheath of neurons in the brain and Show Full Answer

Myasthenia Gravis (MG) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are distinct conditions with some key differences:

1. Affected Body Parts:
- MG: The immune system attacks the neuromuscular junction, which is the connection between nerves and muscles.
- MS: The immune system attacks the myelin sheath of neurons in the brain and spinal cord.

2. Symptoms:
- MG: Causes muscle weakness due to the affected communication between nerves and muscles.
- MS: Can affect various body systems because the myelin sheaths are in different parts of the brain and spinal cord.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the article [Are Myasthenia Gravis and MS Related? 5 Similarities and 3 Differences](https://www.MGteam.com/resources/are-myasthenia...).

September 2, 2024

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