MusclesHi I'm new here and waiting for blood results achr & musk. Can anyone help,I have graves disease,TED and pernicious anemia. My eye Dr requested blood tests as have one...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesMuscle Weakness
Managing weakness when waking upHi everyone, I am new to this forum/website and I was only formally diagnosed with MG in November 2023. I am 25 and based in the UK. I have comorbid...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesMuscle WeaknessNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
Bedridden or Limited-To-Home? What occupies you?Do your myasthenia gravis symptoms or the combination with another condition currently have you bedridden or limited to home activities? What entertains you? Let's throw around ideas or favorites to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingTips & AdviceMuscle Weakness
Fatigue/exhaustion in arms and legsI was diagnosed in December 2022 with MG. It seems that some of the most common and bothersome symptoms I have experienced are exhaustion/fatigue in my arms and legs at...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDrivingExerciseMuscle Weakness
Awful problems after covid jab Smell in the nose. Occasionally hot and sweaty problems with eyes could that be the vaccine or covid itself...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesGeneralized MGMuscle WeaknessSide Effects
IVIG Side EffectsIVIG 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsMuscle Weakness
Tapering Off Mestinon?I was on the phone with my PCP who told me that skipping a dose of Mestinon can cause my weakness symptoms to get worse even if I don't have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesMuscle WeaknessGeneralized MGTreatment
Does anyone else have bowel/bladder issues with MG?Ever since I've been diagnosed with MG, I have developed horrible bowel and bladder issues where nothing seems to want to come out. I've been using catheters on and off...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesGeneralized MGMuscle WeaknessSymptoms
Sorting out MG and non MG symptoms - balance vs. weaknesscontext: my diagnosis is only tentative seronegative - but I have had classic MG-type symptoms for over 20 years with no meds prescribed so far. In an effort to better...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesMuscle WeaknessSeronegativeTriggers
Is anyone else on azathioprine?I have been taking azathioprine now for several months, but it does not seem to be helping much for muscle weakness and fatigue. My neurology PA said it can take...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesMuscle WeaknessSymptomsTreatment