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Thymectomy Surgery 70 Year Old Woman

I’m a woman who was diagnosed with MG in August 2020 at the age of 70. My symptoms then included double vision, droopy eyelids, impaired speech, difficulty swallowing, weak neck...

Ocular MG

Hello everyone! I was diagnosed with Ocular MG about two years ago and I hadn't had an episode until a month ago. This is just my second one and it...

Hypertension

Hello, has anyone ever experienced hypertension? If so; did your doctor prescribe medication for it? What was the medication and dosage? Did the medication help?...

Hypertension Medication

If any take medication for hypertension what is the most effective with less severe side effects with Myasthenia Gravis....

Gabapentin and Myasthenia Gravis

Gabapentin (Gralise, Horizant, Neuraptine) is deemed cautionary with Myasthenia gravis, as it can potentially worsen symptoms. Gabapentin is used to treat seizure, nerve, and pain conditions. It can be problematic...

Mestinon Reverse Effect

Hello all, I have been taking mestinon for 8 years and was very dependent on it. Just recently I have been having reverse effects from it. It actually causes MG...

MG Exacerbation after Antibiotics?

Hi everyone! Has anyone had an MG exacerbation after a course of antibiotics? If so, how long has it lasted? And what antibiotics were to blame? I have been in...

Heat and MG

I had a thymectomy to remove a thymoma back in April 2021 and have been in remission for nearly three years. I regularly use the steam room and sauna at...

Right sixth nerve palsy

Hello. I had a right sixth nerve palsy that resolved spontaneously within 2-3 weeks. Modulating ab showed increased activity. Other 2 abs were normal. I saw only two case reports...

Obesity Drugs

Hi to all! I’m 5’0” and weigh 185 pounds. A bit rotund here! My weight in impacting my breathing(COPD, sleep apnea), my spine(asking collapsing vertebra to carry this, leading to...

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