Do you experience worse MG symptoms during menstruation (your period)?...During the menstruation phase of your menstrual cycle (period), do you experience aggravated MG symptoms? Does anything provide you some relief?...reactions3repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceTriggers
Why Doctor-Patient Communication Is Important in MG...Sixteen years ago, I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). Before the MG diagnosis, I didn't need to check with anyone about...reactionscomments
What Is a Barium Swallow Study?...Myasthenia gravis (MG) generally causes muscle weakness. In some cases, MG can affect a person’s ability to swallow. Swallowing involves several muscles...reactionscomments
Tips for breathing...Most of my MG symptoms are under control, I do get flares sometimes though. However today I'm having some breathing issues, which...reactions5repliesGeneralized MG
What was the first treatment your doctor prescribed for MG?...Tell us how it worked for you. Did treatment help reduce symptoms? Did it bring any unexpected side effects? Your insight can...reactions212replies
Symptoms: shakiness?...One of my most irksome symptoms is extreme shakiness, especially in my hands, but occasionally through my whole body. I’ve been surprised...reactions4replies
Shaking, Spasms, and Misdiagnoses...Myasthenia-Gravis.com Health Leader Sally Farrier experienced several misdiagnoses before finally being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). Throughout the years, she has experienced...reactions5comments
How to Find Relief from Nightly Leg Cramps...There are many online discussions and articles concerning nightly leg cramps with myasthenia gravis (MG). When people ask how to manage cramping...reactions38comments
Exotropia with ocular MG...Hi all, Recently diagnosed with OMG (74 y/o male). My primary symptoms are double vision and intermittent exotropia in both eyes. Prism...reactions1reply
Myasthenia Gravis for 15 years and has Fallen; now has Brain Bleeds....Hello, I'm new here and I'm researching for my Father in law who has had MG for over 15 years. About a...reactions1replyInsurance & DisabilityCrisisMuscle Weakness
What Is Medical PTSD?...Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is anxiety in the aftermath of a traumatic event. You may think of it happening to a...reactions3comments
My Earliest MG Symptoms...I often hear people say their myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms started manifesting long before they realized what was going on. I find...reactions24comments
Do you have MG and have tried Magnesium L-Threonate or Magnesium Glycinate? Did you have any adverse reactions?...While there's a wealth of published studies on Magnesium Sulfate and Myasthenia gravis (https://myasthenia-gravis.com/clinical/magnesium-sulfate), the same can't be said for Magnesium L-Threonate...reactionsrepliesAwarenessNewly DiagnosedTriggers
Orthotics/Braces...Hi! I was wondering if anyone has ever gotten orthotics/braces for muscle weakness? If so, what has your experience been? Has it...reactionsreplies
Services Provided by Offices for the Aging...People are living longer than ever before, and the number of older adults in the United States is increasing. However, being an...reactions1comment
Embarrassed by MG Speech Struggles...Myasthenia gravis (MG) speech troubles cause me embarrassment, frustration, and depression. Trouble speaking from MG can contribute to a lower quality of...reactions19comments
Has a Fever Triggered Your Myasthenia Gravis Symptoms?...Has a fever triggered your MG symptoms? How severe?...reactions2repliesTriggersAwarenessMuscle Weakness
What can we really do when we need to take antibiotics? Help,help....I have a Uti ,I'm so sick. What to one dr they gave me prescription not the list but it made me...reactions3replies
Finding Relief from the Adverse Effects of Mestinon...I’ve seen and heard many comments about the side effects some people tend to have with Mestinon (pyridostigmine). I think it’s pretty...reactions14comments
Eye sensations...Since the start of this journey, going on 3 years, I've always noticed a sensation in my eyes. I find it frustrating...reactionsreplies
