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Dizziness

Hi! I was diagnosed with MG in August. Dizziness made me unable to walk without looking like a stroke victim and that’s what the ER thought was the problem. I...

Tremors, muscle twitches

Hello dear forum friends. I’m a newbie here and learning a lot from you all. I am AChR positive, bulbar presentation with lost voice and swallowing issues. Did 5 plasmapheresis...

What are the early symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis, and how can they be managed effectively?

Myasthenia Gravis (MG) often begins with symptoms that may seem mild but can gradually worsen. Early signs include muscle weakness, especially in the eyes, face, and throat, which may cause...

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Which doctor is your primary doctor for your MG?

Who do you see for your care around your myasthenia gravis diagnosis?...

Difficulty Layering Clothes with Myasthenia Gravis

Having just returned from a chilly adventure up north, I couldn’t help but reflect on how much I take my warm Florida weather for granted. The struggle of layering clothing...

Myasthenia Gravis and Cardiovascular Medication

Myasthenia gravis may pose a risk to patients using cardiovascular medications to treat heart conditions (coronary artery disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart arrhythmias). Beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and statins...

IVIG Side Effects

IVIG delivers healthy antibodies to improve an MG flare or crisis but can cause side effects. Headaches, chills, dizziness, and fluid retention are commonly reported (https://myasthenia-gravis.com/plasma-exchange-ivig). What rate of flow...

What is the most effective treatment for MG!

Got diagnosed 5 months ago and was started on 1 tablet of Pyridostigmine a day & now taking 4 tablets daily with 20mg of steroids which has given me severe...

Help! I have seronegative Myasthenia Gravis and Rheumatoid Arthritis! I am getting worse! My Neurologist doesn't listen to me!

I am desperate to find a doctor who cares.. Getting weaker and very dizzy and fall a lot and am in pain. Have seronegative MG with breathing, talking, swallowing and...

Rate the Order in Which These Life Aspects Are Affected by MG

Rate the order in which the following aspects of your life are impacted by Myasthenia gravis, 1 being most affected by MG, 5 being least affected by MG: - social...

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