Neuromuscular Blocking Medication Triggered MG SymptomsNeuromuscular blocking drugs are administered to patients during surgery as muscle relaxants to prevent muscle movement. These medications are scientifically recommended against use in myasthenia gravis patients and, if necessary...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesTriggersSurgeryCrisis
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
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 Comments30 repliesExerciseTriggersTips & Advice
Were you in remission to then have your MG symptoms return?Have you been treated for Myasthenia gravis and entered a period of remission, but unfortunately, months or years later, your symptoms returned? How is it impacting your life if you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesRemissionSymptomsTriggers
COVID and gMGI started getting double vision about one month after I took my fifth COVID vaccination, has anyone else tied their initial symptoms to the COVID shots?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTriggers
Gabapentin 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 Comments27 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentTriggers
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTriggersTips & Advice
Obesity DrugsHi to all! I’m 5’0” and weigh 185 pounds. A bit rotund here! My weight in impacting my breathing(COPD, sleep apnea), my spine(asking collapsing vertebra to carry this, leading to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiet & NutritionTriggers
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) Shortage in UKYou may be among the many frantic over the pyridostigmine (mestinon) shortage in the United Kingdom. --- How has this affected you? Has your doctor adjust your treatment to accommodate?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTriggersTreatmentCrisis
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 repliesTriggersSymptomsWeather