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 I have been suffering from MG for 3 years now and I am on prednisolone and mestinon which keeps thing in check, but in that time I have lost two and a half stone in weight, doctor did tests but nothing seems wrong. Has anybody had the same thing happen or do they know if the tablets can cause this weight loss and why. Thanks Terence
I would visit with a digestive disease specialist.
I read this about prednisone
. Digestive upset
Prednisone is helpful to those with inflammatory disorders of the colon and small intestine such as colitis and Crohn’s disease; but high doses may cause irritation of the upper digestive system. When inflammation occurs in the stomach lining, it is called gastritis. If severe, a peptic ulcer may develop. This is especially true if the patient is a past history of ulcers or regularly takes other anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or prescription medications for arthritis.
In mild cases, simple over-the-counter antacids may be helpful; but all antacids – including Tums – can decrease the absorption of prednisone – so antacids shouldn’t be taken within an hour of prednisone. If persistent symptoms of nausea or heartburn develop while on prednisone, your doctor can prescribe stronger medications that easily controls stomach inflammation.
Good Luck
I was shedding weight the entire of the last year and feeling thrilled about it till I went into a Myasthenia Crisis. Apparently, I was mal-nutritioned. I was deficient in all vitamins and minerals and proteins.
Do have a thorough checkup done.
All the best friend.