Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month: Supporting Montana Patients This June

June is Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Awareness Month — a time to educate, advocate, and ensure every patient has access to the infusion therapies that keep them strong.

Every June, the myasthenia gravis (MG) community comes together to raise awareness of a rare autoimmune disease that affects an estimated 36,000 to 60,000 people in the United States. At Big Sky IV Care, we’re proud to support Montana patients living with MG by providing the specialty infusion therapies they rely on close to home, in welcoming suites or in the comfort of their own homes.

What Is Myasthenia Gravis?

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder. The name literally means “grave muscle weakness.” In people with MG, the immune system mistakenly produces antibodies that block communication between nerves and muscles, leading to weakness that worsens with activity and improves with rest. While MG can affect anyone, it most commonly appears in women under 40 and men over 60.

Common Symptoms of MG

Symptoms vary, but the most common signs include:

• Drooping eyelids (ptosis) and double vision (diplopia)
• Difficulty swallowing, chewing, or speaking
• Weakness in the arms, legs, or neck that worsens with use
• Shortness of breath in advanced or generalized cases

If you notice persistent, unexplained muscle weakness, talk to your doctor about testing for myasthenia gravis.

How Infusion Therapy Helps MG Patients

There is no cure for MG, but modern treatments allow most patients to live full, active lives. Many of the most effective therapies are delivered intravenously — and that’s where Big Sky IV Care comes in. We provide physician-prescribed infusion therapies commonly used to manage MG, including:

• IVIG (Intravenous Immunoglobulin) – a frontline therapy that helps regulate the immune response during MG flares.
• Biologic and specialty medications – including newer FcRn inhibitors and complement inhibitors that target MG at the source.
• Personalized care coordination – our nurses and pharmacists work directly with neurologists to manage dosing, monitoring, and follow-up.

With locations in Kalispell and Helena, Montana, plus in-home infusion options, Big Sky IV Care reduces the travel burden that often weighs on rural MG patients – so getting treatment doesn’t mean a long drive or an unfamiliar hospital setting.

5 Ways to Support MG Awareness Month

• Wear teal – the official MG awareness color throughout June.
• Share a fact or your story using #MGStrong and #MGAwareness.
• Donate or fundraise for the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA).
• Join a local MG Walk or community awareness event.
• Advocate for access – support efforts to bring infusion care to rural and underserved communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month?

MG Awareness Month is observed every June worldwide.

Where can MG patients in Montana receive IVIG infusions?

Big Sky IV Care offers IVIG and specialty infusions in our Kalispell and Helena suites, as well as in-home infusion services across Montana.

What color represents myasthenia gravis?

Teal is the official awareness color. Snowflakes and sloths are also widely used as MG community symbols.