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?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSymptoms
How Often Do You Receive IVIG infusions?Do you receive IVIG (intravenous immunoglobulin) infusions? If so, how often? https://myasthenia-gravis.com/living/ivig-outcome...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessTreatmentSeronegative
Do You Know Anyone Besides Yourself Who Has Myasthenia Gravis?Do you know anyone besides yourself (or the person you are here to support) who also has Myasthenia gravis? Do you think MG is more common than statistics say? Possibly...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFriends & FamilyAwarenessNewly Diagnosed
MedicationsDoes anyone have experience with medications that exacerbate their condition? I have congenital myasthenia which is genetic and not auto immune, so my experience is probably a bit different than...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesGeneralized MG
Myasthenia Gravis and Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptics)Anticonvulsants (or antiepileptics) are drugs designed to control or treat seizures, nerve pain, and some mood disorders. Some "mood stabilizers come from the anticonvulsant class. Common anticonvulsants include: Depakote® (divalproex...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDepressionTreatmentTriggers
Personal Experiences with Mental Health Medications: Navigating the Journey to WellnessFor many individuals managing mental health conditions, medication can be a vital component of their treatment plan. However, the decision to start taking psychiatric medications is often accompanied by questions...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessDepressionMental Health
Ocular myasthenia gravis I was diagnosed with OMG today. My right eye is pretty much closed be the end of the day. I had an EMG on my face to diagnose it and...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesOcular MGNewly DiagnosedDepression
Do You Suffer From Dysphoria? Feeling Dissatisfied With LifeDo you suffer from dysphoria, meaning feeling depressed, troubled, and unsatisfied with how life is going for you? How much does MG play a role in these feelings? What attempts...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesMental HealthCopingDepression
Is your job/ boss accommodating when your Myasthenia gravis symptoms impact your performance?Is your job/ boss accommodating when your Myasthenia gravis symptoms start impacting your capability to perform? Are they aware you have MG or just the symptoms you have? Or do...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesWork & EmploymentSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
Does Anything Specific Provoke Breathing Difficulty for You?Do you experience problems with your breathing? Does anything specific trigger it? How often does it occur on average?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTriggersSymptomsCrisis