title: An elusive weakness: myasthenia gravis.
abstract: Individuals with myasthenia gravis often enter the health care system in crisis without a "working diagnosis". Since this disorder is potentially life threatening, especially if undiagnosed, it is essential that the front-line care provider be sensitive to the symptom patterns and complex needs of these special patients.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: O'Donnell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012657:Self-Help Groups
chemical_list: D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors