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Early Undiagnosed Symptoms?

I am curious to know whether others with MG experienced early symptoms or had a close relative with a neurological illness?

Many years ago I was told that I have peripheral neuropathy after I started having muscle twitches and a tingling sensation in my lower extremities. Those symptoms have continued to this day, and I take Gabapentin to help control them, especially around bedtime.

Further, my mother was diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease when she was in her early 40's. The disease progressed slowly until she passed away in her mid 80's.

Since I was recently diagnosed with MG, I have been wondering whether my peripheral neuropathy could have been early symptoms of the disease or whether my mother may have passed along a gene related to her Parkinson's disease?

I would appreciate hearing from others who have wondered about such matters.

  1. I apologize for the delayed response. I did come across an article discussing a possible genetic link https://myasthenia-gravis.com/risk-factors. Others in the community have also mentioned experiencing peripheral neuropathy. How have you been doing lately? -Julie (team member)

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