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Are facial exercises good for ocular MG?

Between the start of double vision and being diagnosed with MG, my pcp sent me to physical therapy where I was give a set of facial exercises to do. After...

A Fatigue Scale

When I began having MG symptoms it occurred to me that it would be helpful in order to track the progress of the disease to have a fatigue scale comparable...

Self healed through Food!

I was diagnosed in 2014 due to a positive reaction to Mestonin. I couldn’t talk and walk up stairs. I self healed through lifestyle design and the AIP. Symptom free...

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...

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...

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