Navigating a Complex Surgical Journey With Myasthenia Gravis...Navigating the world of complex medical decisions is never easy, and when living with a chronic illness like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), the...reactions1comment
Active 2 days agoPrednisone not for me...I was not able to take Prednisone. We tried for a year and I was so sick that my doctor weaned me...reactions1reply
Active 4 days agoTreatments of Congenital MYASTHENIC SYNDROME?...Are any symptoms the same as MG?...reactions1replyCaregivingCopingCost
Hear+Now Audio Digest: Options for MG Treatment...Living with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) means facing a treatment landscape that is constantly evolving. Finding the right management strategy is crucial for...reactionscomments
Active 7 days agoHow many members does this site have?...Just curious...reactions1replyHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
HRT and MG...Hello! I am in my mid 40's, and my MG has always been exacerbated 3 days before my cycle starts, I've never...reactions1replyGeneralized MG
Active yesterdayDizziness symptoms with ocular MG despite treatment?...Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with ocular MG in 2023 but have been experiencing symptoms since early 2020. Over this time, I...reactions3repliesOcular MGSymptomsTips & Advice
Surgery and the onset of MG...Spinal anesthesia cannot cause myasthenia gravis (MG), which is an autoimmune disease. However, spinal anesthesia (or any anesthesia/surgery) can act as a...reactionsrepliesAutoimmune DiseasesAwarenessCoping
Help! Ptosis & Vision Problems With MG...I was diagnosed with MG in 2024. At first, I was losing muscle and dexterity mostly in my left arm and hand...reactions3comments
Viral Illnesses Like RSV and MG...Had a 10-day hospitalization due to RSV and MG combo. Very sick with concern for MG crisis. Closely monitored by my pulmonologist...reactions5comments
Gammagard SD Discontinued...What has your physician recommended as the best replacement? The new product from the same manufacturer, GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC, is quite a...reactionsrepliesTreatment
Rixymio infusions ...I have just been approved for this experimental treatment for MG through my neurologist. Two infusions two weeks apart Does anyone have...reactionsreplies
Prednisone for ocular MG...Mestinon helps, but I seemingly have to take a lot of it to make a big difference. I would like to hear...reactions5repliesOcular MG
Active 2 days agoMuscle spasms ...Newly diagnosed with OMG, but the Mestinon worked so well on my leg muscle weakness and fatigue that they are looking more...reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedOcular MG
Prevalence of Myasthenia Gravis...I was curious just how rare MG is and found a study related to that question: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10907989/ The short answer is in...reactionsrepliesHealthcare Team
How long does it take for Prednisone to reduce/eliminate symptoms?...Diagnosed with MG a year ago. 60mg Prednisone daily got my out of my crisis and returned me to near normal (swallowing...reactions5replies
A stunning film of a gMG patient...In my 83 years, until a week ago, I had never seen a film of a patient with untreated MG. This woman...reactionsrepliesTreatmentGeneralized MG
Has anyone encountered problems getting insured with gMG as a pre- existing condition?...It is time for annual enrollment. The premium for the insurance I am currently on will increase 325%. I am having trouble...reactions1replyInsurance & Disability
Don't Give Up...My first symptom in my early twenties, while married with a three-year-old, was double vision. My eye doctor couldn't find a cause...reactions1comment