Autoimmune Conditions Common With MG"Like many other autoimmune conditions, research shows that people who develop MG may have inherited genes that make them more likely to develop autoimmune conditions. Doctors also know that people...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesDiagnosisAutoimmune DiseasesResearch & Clinical Trials
Awaiting possible diagnosisHi, am new to these boards. I’m 52 and living in the UK. I mentioned an intermittently droopy right eyelid to my optometrist about 4 months ago who referred me...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
Cogan's lid twitchI have tested negative for the antibodies, but I think I still might have the ocular version. I did the coggins eyelid twitch test at home and it looks positive...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisSeronegative
Side Effects From Pyridostigmine(Mestinon)Have you experienced any side effects from the MG treatment Pyridostigmine, commonly called Mestinon? This article on our website, https://myasthenia-gravis.com/treatment/ache-inhibitor, discusses the side effects of these kinds of medications, acetylcholinesterase...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsDiagnosis
What Test(s) Were Used to Diagnose Your MG?What tests did doctors run to diagnose your MG? Were imaging and bloodwork involved in your diagnosis?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments24 repliesSymptomsNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Breathing problemsI'm a 47 year old male and I was diagnosed with the dok7 variant of congenital myasthenia about a year ago. I've been symptomatic for a few years, but all...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisAssistive DevicesGeneralized MG
Reassurance on blood test resultsHello, Just reaching out for some reassurance I've waited 6 months just to get my blood test results and I just want to ask if 8 nmol/L is positive for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosis
Advocating and making changes in the diagnosis and treatment of Myasthenia Gravis I'm feeling like advocating more for Myasthenia Gravis Awareness and Understanding. Without our contributions to research, community outreach. Educating others and the medical field of what our life is like...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical TrialsDiagnosis
Severity of symptomsMy husband was experiencing muscle weakness in his legs for several years - needing to frequently "rest" between activities. We talked to several doctors with no real suggestions. Last year...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
problem with difficulty urinatinggood evening, I have been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis since 2009, for the last year I have difficulty urinating and I have a small flow, I am 32 years old...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAutoimmune DiseasesDiagnosisSymptoms