what are things that cause a flare upI have flare ups that come on quickly. Arms and neck pain and weakness. Ice packs help and Advil....reactions3replies
How did your MG diagnosis affect you emotionally?How did your MG diagnosis affect you emotionally? It can be incredibly challenging to cope with a diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis (MG) emotionally. Understanding and coming to terms with the...reactionsrepliesDiagnosisCopingDepression
MG with a colostomyI am wondering if anyone has an ostomy of any kind? I am having a permanent Colostomy with rectum removed in 5 days. It will be a 4–6-hour surgery. And...reactions2repliesCoping
MG Treated with Steroids Induced Type 2 Diabetes?Have you been treated with steroids (corticosteroids) and eventually were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? What dose were you on of the steroids, and for how long? --- "Statistics show...reactions2repliesTreatmentAwarenessNewly Diagnosed
Using Azathioprine long term for MGWas diagnosed with MG at 65… Started with Mestinon and Prednisone. Ocular only..for 4 years took Pyridostigmine maybe twice a year mild flare ups. (Off prednisone) I am 73 now...reactionsreplies
MG and dropped head Hi all! I wanted to ask if anyone has had any experience with a dropped head because of MG? I’ve only been on Mestinon for 2 weeks but see no...reactions2repliesAutoimmune Diseases
In remissionI was diagnosed with in early 2020 and had a successful thymectomy in 2021. I was initially given prednisone but had severe swelling of legs ankles and feet so with...reactions1reply
MisunderstoodEven Doctor's that seem to think they know how to handle this disease are often perplexed. They ask me things like the next time it gets bad go to the...reactions1reply