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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...

Exercise and PT

At 80 I expected to have some loss of strength but suspect that my weakness in legs and arms is due to MG. Blood tests haven't confirmed that but no...

Does anyone else have bowel/bladder issues with MG?

Ever since I've been diagnosed with MG, I have developed horrible bowel and bladder issues where nothing seems to want to come out. I've been using catheters on and off...

My neck gets so tired and tight.

I have mg. Dr will say that there isn't any pain with mg. Than why does my neck and shoulders hurt so bad? It's like I've been trying to hold...

Refractory AChR+ gMG Flares: How Long Can They Last?

Have had a very bad flare since exactly April 1, 2025 (no joke) and it still shows no sign of going away as of May 19. Haven't felt this bad...

Neurologist concerns? I have them.

I'm frustrated. I was diagnosed with MG 2 years ago when I was beginning a crisis. My eye drooping and double vision perplexed the best of them til my ophthalmologist...

Cellcept induced muscle strains/problems

I started CellCept the end of August, 2024. I write this on 4/9/25 to give you a frame of reference, so I've been on it just short of 9 months...

Incontinence

I have been on steroids for 3years can this cause incontinence with my mysenia gravis...

Sorting out MG and non MG symptoms - balance vs. weakness

context: my diagnosis is only tentative seronegative - but I have had classic MG-type symptoms for over 20 years with no meds prescribed so far. In an effort to better...

IVIG Side Effects

IVIG delivers healthy antibodies to improve an MG flare or crisis but can cause side effects. Headaches, chills, dizziness, and fluid retention are commonly reported (https://myasthenia-gravis.com/plasma-exchange-ivig). What rate of flow...

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