Active todayGabapentin and Myasthenia GravisGabapentin (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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentTriggers
Myasthenia Gravis and Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptics)Anticonvulsants (or antiepileptics) are drugs designed to control or treat seizures, nerve pain, and some mood disorders. Some "mood stabilizers come from the anticonvulsant class. Common anticonvulsants include: Depakote® (divalproex...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesDepressionTreatmentTriggers
What Time of the Year Is Best and Worst for Your MG?Myasthenia gravis can be triggered uniquely for each individual that lives with it. The time of the year may affect how many MG symptoms and severeness you must deal with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSymptomsTriggersWeather
FeaturedHow do you balance exercise and MG?We all know exercise is a key part of being/getting healthy, but overexertion is also a key part to triggering MG symptoms. Is there any tips or hacks to balancing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesExerciseTips & AdviceTriggers
Surgery caused an MG crisis and Death (Throat stopped working)My mom (74 yrs. old) recently passed away after being approved for a surgery to fix her broken arm. The anesthesia and surgery created enough stress that triggered a crisis...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCrisisSurgeryTriggers
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 Comments4 repliesMuscle WeaknessSeronegativeTriggers