Autoimmune Conditions Common With MG
"Like many other autoimmune conditions, research shows that people who develop MG may have inherited genes that make them more likely to develop autoimmune conditions.
Doctors also know that people with MG are at higher risk of already having or developing other autoimmune conditions.
Worldwide, about 5 out of every 100 people have 1 or more autoimmune disorders. In people with MG, 13 to 22 out of every 100 people have a second autoimmune condition.
The autoimmune conditions that people most often have in addition to MG include:
Thyroiditis (autoimmune thyroid disease)
Lupus
Multiple sclerosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Sjogren’s syndrome
Scleroderma
Ulcerative colitis
Addison disease
Pernicious anemia
Red cell aplasia
Sarcoidosis"
https://myasthenia-gravis.com/related-autoimmune-diseases.
Do you live with any of these conditions?
my MG was first discovered when i started having digestive issues they found i had gastroparesis when investigating the cause found it was due to nerve damage when seeing a neurologist he found that my immune system was attacking the nerves since being diagnosed i had more issues with my stomach i went back to the doctors and had the markers for coeliacs which i did not have previously since then i have now also developed an allergy to shellfish and eggs
Hello Jodi, it has been a while since I logged in here... I currently take Mestinon, levothyroxine, hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone. At this time things are fairly well managed but I must be careful to get plent of rest and avoid strenuous exercise of any kind. I have a question for the other MGer's here 😀 I can no longer eat any tomatoes and any foods or sauces with a tomato base. Has anyone else experienced this with Mestinon and is there a simple remedy?
It is good to get an update from you 😀 I recommend asking your following question: "I can no longer eat any tomatoes and any foods or sauces with a tomato base. Has anyone else experienced this with Mestinon, and is there a simple remedy?" in a discussion post so more people can see it: https://myasthenia-gravis.com/create-thread. I am glad to hear that your symptoms are currently pretty much under control. I hope you're currently coping well with your other health conditions as well 😀
Jodi, Team Member
MG is my second autoimmune disease. I have had lupus for over 20 years
Yes I have Sjogrens
Hi
, how have you been managing both conditions? Also, I see that you are new to our community and I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome you! I am so glad you found us. Please know our community is here to provide support in any we can. Don't hesitate to reach out anytime. Again, welcome! -Jessica, MG Team Member
