Vitamins and Minerals I Prioritize with Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is not directly affected by diet. Certain foods can help mitigate some side effects from MG treatments, but diet will not cure MG. However, there are vital...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Value of Family Support As We Battle Myasthenia Gravis...Living with chronic illnesses, especially those that remain invisible to the world, is akin to riding the most extreme roller coaster. Picture the tallest, most thrilling roller coaster you've ever...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Which antibiotics are safe to have if you have ocular myasthenia gravis...Please helpm me, What antibiotics are safe to have if you have ocular myasthenia gravis...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesOcular MGAwarenessAutoimmune Diseases
HUSK MG...I accompanied my friend to a neurologist. Because of slurred speech and weak facial muscles he tested her for the Musk type of MG. The test was negative for MUSK...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesGeneralized MG
Symptoms of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Versus MG...Myasthenia gravis (MG) and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) are autoimmune conditions. This means the immune system attacks your own healthy cells. Both conditions involve the immune system interfering with nerves...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Muscle and neck pain...Does anyone elsr suffer from muscle and neck pain? I feel the weakness in limbs but the pain really bothers me....Reactions0reactionsComments58 replies
Preventing ocular MG to develop in general Mg...Are there any real experiences with new research about: Do early prednisolone and other immunosuppressant therapies prevent generalization in ocular myasthenia gravis. It seems promising. Any ideas? Thank you. See:...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesOcular MG
Job Hunting with MG...I find that searching for a job is not a commonly talked about topic when it comes to having myasthenia gravis (MG). Rightfully so, when you think about all the...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Learning to Cope with Ptosis...I deal with ptosis (droopy eyelids) on a daily basis. Some days are not so bad - it just occurs every few hours when it's time to take another dose...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
General questions ...I was diagnosed years ago, as the years have past I could do less & less without losing my breathe. I'm on IVIG twice a week every other week. My...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare Team
Myasthenia gravis while in a relationship vs. single...Have you had Myasthenia gravis while in a relationship and single? What are the most significant regular daily changes you noticed? Are certain aspects of MG easier alone? Such as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsCaregivingFriends & Family
Using foods that contain magnesium (e.g. basil)...Many myasthenia gravis websites tell us to avoid consuming magnesium because it can weaken muscles and potentially lead to a myasthenic crisis. However, I wondered whether that applied to foods...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiet & NutritionGeneralized MGTips & Advice
How to Handle Insurance Denials and Limits...Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is and what you can do about it may...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life With MG After a Pacemaker and Cardioversion...To say my life is different after having a pacemaker is an understatement! Many symptoms of heart failure can mimic myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms, hypothyroidism, and asthma - so I’m...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Wasn’t in Remission...I’m submitting this for my spouse, Karen, who was diagnosed with MG three years ago. She had a thymectomy and was later on IVIG infusions and later Cellcept was added...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Sleep or the lack of sleep...I’d been having a serious problem sleeping. The Dr’s wouldn’t give me anything for it because I’m over the age of 65 and they said it may cause me to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Is There Hope with Myasthenia Gravis?...For the years leading up to this myasthenia gravis (MG) flare, I worked 40 to 60 hours or more a week. I was going full steam every day. I'm not...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Anxiety That Comes with an MG Diagnosis...Anxiety on its own can be debilitating. It’s a completely separate and individual diagnosis that many people struggle with. What I didn’t expect when I was initially diagnosed with myasthenia...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Activities Increase Your MG Muscle Weakness?...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is often referred to as the "snowflake disease" because symptoms and severity can vary from person to person. With MG, everyone's condition can look a little different...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Birth victim of M.G....Dr. Melvin Greer Shands teaching hospital told parents at age 2 that I like mhave MG first and time Mom saw me play with a baby toy. I am 63...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTypes
