Former tennis star Monica Seles says she has been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease that causes muscles to get tired and very weak.
According to the Mayo Clinic, there is no cure for the disease, and it is more common in women younger than 40 and in men older than 60. More than 120,000 people are living with MG in the United States.
Seles, 51, was diagnosed three years ago when she says that she noticed the symptoms when hitting tennis balls with people and would sometimes see two balls coming her way instead of one.
"My MG journey over the past 5 years has not been an easy one. I felt isolated and defeated as many of the activities I enjoyed were no longer physically possible for me," Seles said on Argenx.com. Argenx is an immunology company located in the Netherlands.
"I’ve since realized that by sharing my story, I can raise awareness of this disease, empower patients to advocate for themselves and help them connect with the MG community for support."
