Myasthenia Gravis Support Group

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disease leading to fluctuating muscle weakness and fatiguability. The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after periods of rest. Although myasthenia gravis may affect any voluntary muscle, muscles that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, and...

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colds

drakeford1968
drakeford1968
Y it takes us so long to get over colds
deleted_user
deleted_user
I don't think it has anything to do with MG directly but if your body is in a weakened state, recovery from any illness will take longer.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I don't fear the colds as much as the delayed reaction spike in MG symptoms. Funny you post this today. The grandson showed up at our place with a snotty nose and about 30 minutes later his mom texted and said: " oh, by the way, his temp is elevated." In 30 minutes we are usually face to face about 5 times.

Oh, well!
DebbieF777
DebbieF777
I know that I have had this cold since Feb 2 with a bit of waxing and waning. The MG symptoms really didn't get too bad until the last few days. Lots of sleep and liquids as well as cancelling my plans again seem to have helped and I am some better today.

Poppa, my grandson quite regularily shows up with a snot nose or fever too. I know the feeling well. So happy to see them, but worry about dealing with yet another infection...