MG without ExcerbationsI believe I’ve had this since 2017 but it didn’t bloom until September 2023. It took me to September 3, 2024 to see a Neurologist. Dr ordered tests and the...reactionsrepliesNewly DiagnosedMuscle Weakness
Have EMTs or emergency medical responders ever overlooked your medical alert card, necklace, or bracelet? Have EMTs or emergency medical responders ever overlooked your medical alert card, necklace, or bracelet? --- Did this oversight result in a significant crisis or adverse reaction? --- What steps...reactionsrepliesCrisisAwarenessNewly Diagnosed
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...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentAwareness
Exposed to Agent Orange During the Vietnam War and Developed Myasthenia Gravis, or Your Children?Were you exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War? Do you or your children have Myasthenia Gravis? Many individuals suspect that Agent Orange may have caused their development of...reactionsrepliesWork & EmploymentNewly DiagnosedAwareness
Unsuccessful Prednisone TaperHas your doctor directed you to taper your prednisone, and your body rejected the withdrawal? --- At what point in the taper process did your body start showing signs of...reactions2repliesAwarenessNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Have You Had Adverse Gastrointestinal Issues From Mestinon (Pyridostigmine)?Have you experienced adverse gastrointestinal problems/side effects from using Mestinon (Pyridostigmine)?...reactions10repliesTreatmentNewly DiagnosedSide Effects
Do you have MG and have tried Magnesium L-Threonate or Magnesium Glycinate? Did you have any adverse reactions?While there's a wealth of published studies on Magnesium Sulfate and Myasthenia gravis (https://myasthenia-gravis.com/clinical/magnesium-sulfate), the same can't be said for Magnesium L-Threonate or Magnesium Glycinate and MG. If you're an...reactionsrepliesAwarenessTriggersNewly Diagnosed
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...reactions1replyAwarenessNewly DiagnosedFriends & Family
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...reactions1replySymptomsWork & EmploymentNewly Diagnosed
Have You Attended an In-Person Myasthenia Gravis Event or Conference?Have you attended an in-person Myasthenia gravis event or conference? If not, do you have an interest in it?...reactionsrepliesNewly DiagnosedAwarenessCoping