Active todaySudden movement risksMy symptoms appear to be mild most of the time until I make a sudden movement - either stopping, turning, reaching quickly, etc. It is then that I may fall...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesGeneralized MGSymptoms
Active todayMyasthenia Gravis and Cardiovascular MedicationMyasthenia gravis may pose a risk to patients using cardiovascular medications to treat heart conditions (coronary artery disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart arrhythmias). Beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and statins...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesTreatmentSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
Active todayMuscle crampingI haven't been diagnosed with MG but my doctors and I are believe it is likely causing my symptoms, notably double vision and extreme muscle fatigue that varies throughout the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments46 repliesDiagnosisGeneralized MGSymptoms
Active todayLeg and Foot Cramping and PainMany individuals with Myasthenia gravis report having intensive leg/foot cramps and pain, most specifying this occurring predominately at night. Do you experience leg pain? Describe the sensation, and if you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments254 repliesSleepSide EffectsSymptoms
Active 4 days agoBrain FogI am 6 months into my MG diagnosis. Right now doing OK with Pyridostigmine. Lately, I have been having trouble with brain fog & short term memory loss. I asked...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCopingSymptoms
Active 4 days agoMuscle Spasms with and without Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)Have you taken mestinon and experienced muscle spasms? Did your doctor have you suspend the use of the treatment? Have you noticed muscle spasms even without being on mestinon? Muscle...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesSymptomsTreatmentTriggers
MG Crisis-What Triggered Yours?Have you had an MG crisis (https://myasthenia-gravis.com/crisis)? If yes, do you have an idea of what triggered it?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesCrisisTriggersSymptoms
Do you have problems swallowing?Myasthenia gravis causes weakness of the swallowing muscles of many individuals, leading to problems involving choking, a terrifying experience, https://myasthenia-gravis.com/living/swallowing-speaking-symptoms, https://myasthenia-gravis.com/diet, and https://myasthenia-gravis.com/living/barium-swallow-experience...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesSymptomsDiet & NutritionMuscle Weakness
What Part of Your Legs Do You Have Pain or Cramps Most Often?What part of your legs do you most often experience pain or cramping? Are you currently on Pyridostigmine (Mestinon), or were you when you were experiencing this?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSymptoms
What Percentage of Your Day Is Impacted by MG?What percentage of your average day is impacted by MG? This could be a time when MG is limiting you or your energy, when your symptoms are acting up, when...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsWork & EmploymentMuscle Weakness