My storyI am 65 years old. I was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis almost 3 years ago. It started 3 years ago with double vision. I didn’t know until 4 months later...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisMuscle WeaknessThymectomy
Beginning to exercise after thymectomyBeginning to exercise after having a thymectomy can be scary! Exercising with MG already is daunting for many as it means accommodating and figuring out how to adapt, https://myasthenia-gravis.com/living/exercising-again. But...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesThymectomyExerciseMuscle Weakness
Has anyone had a transternal thymectomy? I had a transternal thymectomy about 14 weeks ago. Whenever I lay down then get up, seems like my chest sticks to whatever is on the inside of it where...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesThymectomy
Did You Massage Your Thymectomy Scar?Many hospitals and health institutions recommend scar massaging a few weeks post-operation. Different massaging methods may be suggested, but they all have the same purpose. The aim of scar massaging...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesThymectomySurgeryNewly Diagnosed
How long does nerve pain last on chest after thymectomy?I just want to know how long will I have the nerve/muscle pain since surgery? I can’t stand anything touching the incision. Any help?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesHealthcare TeamThymectomy
How Long Have / Did You Experience Discomfort After Thymectomy?It has been almost 2 years since my transsternal thymectomy. I had a good amount of pain afterward, toward my stomach, sides, and back. At my follow-up appointments, my scans...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesThymectomyTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
ThymectomyWould you all please describe what it was like before and after having a thymectomy including what your recovery was like? I am most likely going to have one but...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesThymectomy
UPDATE: Thymectomy surgeryI had my thymectomy surgery Dec 3rd and was released from the hospital the next day. It was a success. Oddly enough I am a lot more mobile than I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesSurgeryThymectomyTreatment
Thymus glandDo i have to be removed even if it isn't bloated? I have a breathing disorder, and the doctor tells me that it can only improve by 30 % if...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesThymectomyTreatment
Does Prednisone help with fatigue?Hello, Was diagnosed with MG last month. I am trying to be ultra conservative with my approach. So far I have been taking Mestinon 3x per day as a muscle...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesThymectomyGeneralized MGDiagnosis