Is MG Inherited?...My father died in 1968 at age 72 from MG that was discovered by autopsy. He was unable to swallow any solid food and had great difficulty with liquids. He...reactions8comments
Myasthenia crisis???...After an extremely busy weekend visiting family, I woke feeling slightly unwell. Usually if I overdo things I get flares of my symptoms: off-balance, tired, pain through most of my...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Coping With Excessive Heat and Humidity...I’ve had myasthenia gravis (MG) for several years now and I know people with MG can have issues with hot or cold temperatures. Personally, I've had some issues with humidity...reactions10comments
First Crisis very Frightening...I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis by my quick-thinking GP back in 2016. It was the sight that was my main concern. I was anxious about not being able to...reactions3comments
Confused...In 1997, a doctor said I had restless leg symptom. Then in 1999, I had a brain tumor. Another doctor said I had fibromyalgia and I was prescribed medication. Then...reactions4comments
17 Years and Counting of Ocular MG Symptoms...Seventeen years ago just after I turned 40, I started experiencing symptoms of ocular MG that has never progressed to general. I'm seronegative, which led to a year between onset...reactions1comment
How do you manage MG speech problems?...Have you ever experienced speech problems with MG? Speech symptoms can include slurred speech, trouble forming words, a monotone voice, and more. Tell us what it's like. How do you...reactions19repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceCoping
Managing Stress & Anxiety...Fully eliminating life's stressors is nearly impossible, but trying to keep it at bay is helpful when managing MG symptoms. How do you practice self-care, mindfulness, and keeping stress/anxiety at...reactions14repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Potassium...I read where magnesium is not good to take with MG, what about potassium. I do eat bananas....reactionsreplies
How I Exercise Safely With MG...When I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I couldn't lift my arms above my head 10 times. Fortunately, my MG weakness improved with treatment and lifestyle changes. But...reactions10comments
Season Changes & MG Symptoms...With the weather starting to take a turn into Fall over the next few weeks —— do season changes affect MG symptoms? Do you find that a certain season causes...reactions1replyTriggersSymptoms
Aries Warrior...I'm going to do my best to tell what my journey has been so ask questions if you need to. I'm 77 years old. Oct 2020 my left eye drooped...reactions1comment
Nightly cramps after fluoroquinolone antibiotics...I was having debilitating pain from cramps in the middle of the night. They continued no matter what I did. Although I was never actually diagnosed with anything, I did...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Severe hot flashes ...I was just wondering if there might be a hormonal imbalance with gMG. I was diagnosed at 19, had a thymectomy at age 20, tick every box on the symptoms...reactions2replies
MG reactions to Stem Cell therapy ...My husband was diagnosed with MG in 2019. He had a major crisis 2 months after diagnosis. He is better now but gets weak faster and it's taking longer for...reactions1reply
Vyvgart for Ocular MG...While viewing the Vyvgart (Argenx..manufacturer) website, I noticed that a clinical trial is being developed specifically for the treatment of ocular myasthenia gravis! My question- has anyone being treated with...reactions1reply
Creating The Perfect Hospital Bag for Myasthenia Gravis...Living with myasthenia gravis (MG) can mean frequent hospital visits, especially for those of us on immunosuppressants. In my experience, what might seem like a minor infection or cold can...reactions6comments
Headache with Mestinon...I am experiencing stomach cramps , diarrhea and headaches with 60 mg of Mestinon. I’ve read about stomach cramps and diarrhea but not headaches. I never get headaches. Do these...reactions10replies
Surgery Yesterday ...Hello, Just thought I'd share I had my thymectomy yesterday. Up walking pretty quick should be discharged tomorrow all things been well. Feel pretty drugged up. I am going to...reactions6repliesSurgeryThymectomyGeneralized MG
