In the beginning, there was no treatment for myasthenia gravis, but fortunately, there are now some ways to deal with the disorder. Today, medication or surgery can help to deal with the disorder. The most common drug used to treat the condition is anticholinesterase medication. It works by slowing down the acetylcholine break down in the neuromuscular junction. But there are a number of side-effects with any of the traditional medicines. That is where cannabis comes in handy.