Statins and Beta BlockersI have read in various articles that taking Statins or Beta Blockers facilitates OMG. Discussed with Cardiologist and he became defensive that it was proven fact through research that they...reactions13repliesTreatment
Plasmapheresis and IVIGI was 91 years when I was diagnosed with MG. Since then I have been treated with the usual oral meds including prednisone, mestinon, mycophenolate mofetil and infusions of Soliris...reactions11repliesCopingTreatment
US Presidential Election and MG HealthcareHow are you feeling about future healthcare and MG treatment with a new administration coming into office in January?...reactions2repliesCostInsurance & DisabilityTreatment
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?...reactions1replyTreatmentSide EffectsSymptoms
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 muscle spasms even without being on mestinon? Muscle...reactions15repliesSymptomsTreatmentTriggers
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). Have you ever gotten IVIG before? If so...reactions22repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
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 prednisone for several months but went down to...reactions1replyTreatment
Has an MG Treatment Caused You Increased Heart Rate?Has a Myasthenia gravis treatment you have tried caused you an increased heart rate? If so, which one(s)?...reactions3repliesTreatmentAwarenessSide Effects
Have you tried Oxymetazoline hydrochloride eye drops for your ptosis (eyelid droop)?Has your doctor had you try Oxymetazoline hydrochloride eye drops for your ptosis (eyelid droop)? Did it help?...reactionsrepliesOcular MGDrivingTreatment
Switching MG Treatment BrandsHave you had to switch MG treatment brands before, possibly due to insurance or shortages? Did this result in any adverse reactions or problems?...reactionsrepliesTriggersTreatmentTips & Advice