Dr. Mark Alfonso, PharmD, BCMTMS

Dr. Mark Alfonso
MEDICALLY REVIEWED BY About Dr. Mark Alfonso, PharmD, BCMTMS

Dr. Mark Alfonso, PharmD was born and raised in Pueblo, CO. He received his pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy at the Anschutz Medical Campus in 2010. He was board certified in medication therapy management in 2022. The most rewarding part of his job is helping to answer patient questions and concerns. His areas of expertise are community pharmacy and medication therapy management. In his free time, he enjoys reading and running.

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia Gravis and Exercise: Tips for Staying Active and Healthy

By Dr. Mark Alfonso, PharmD, BCMTMS June 16, 2026

For many years, people living with myasthenia gravis (MG) have avoided exercise or intense physical activity because they think that it could worsen symptoms or even trigger flare-ups.  It's possible that exercise can make symptoms worse, but staying inactive with...

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A woman with myasthenia gravis stretching in preparation for exercise

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