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Colitis-possibly from Prednisone or IVIG

I just finished my second round of IVIG and spent the day in the hospital the next day. I was diagnosed with...

Steroid-Induced Glaucoma

Steroids, a treatment used for Myasthenia gravis, can cause side effects, including increased pressure within the eye, also known as glaucoma. If...

Thymectomy via partial sternotomy

Hi there, I’m 20 and I’ve been diagnosed with MG for almost two years now and recently had a thymectomy via a...

Statins and Beta Blockers

I have read in various articles that taking Statins or Beta Blockers facilitates OMG. Discussed with Cardiologist and he became defensive that...

Plasmapheresis and IVIG

I was 91 years when I was diagnosed with MG. Since then I have been treated with the usual oral meds including...

US Presidential Election and MG Healthcare

How are you feeling about future healthcare and MG treatment with a new administration coming into office in January?...

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...

Muscle Spasms with and without Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)

Have you taken mestinon and experienced muscle spasms? Did your doctor have you suspend the use of the treatment? Have you noticed...

Intravenous immunoglobulin treatment (IVIG)

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a treatment option for many people with autoimmune diseases. IVIG can be a treatment for myasthenia gravis (MG)...

necessary medication

I’m taking 1000 mg of cellcept a day down from 2000 mg. My symptoms are gone. I was on 5 mg of...

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