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...
Hi -new member here. Both of my thighs are very tight on and off for the past 3 years. I can not close/put my knees together and I find my walking is harder during this time. My walk is stiff-legged and very slow and labored. Is this part of M G ? I was diagnosed with MG in 2013.
Not sure if your tight thigh muscles are directly due to MG. Sometimes, because our muscles tire so quickly, we change our walking style, which can put strain on muscles that otherwise wouldn't be a problem. The unusual gait can cause injury resulting in stiffness and pain.
Since you have this sometimes and other times don't, it may help to try to figure out if there is something that precedes the problem -- maybe walking a lot or other activity?
We often have other problems with MG, including other autoimmune diseases
and so one should always talk to other doctors who specialize in arthritis for example. Sometimes we blame MG for things that are not MG.
Does the stiffness include pain? If so, does aspirin or other pain killers help either with the pain or stiffness? All of these should be reported to your regular doctor and your neuro.
Good Luck
Russ