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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Weird MG Symptoms??

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I have been struggling with a few symptoms, but I don't know if they are related to MG. The back of my tongue feels slightly numb, it feels like I have to swallow hard to get food down, my esophogus feels irritated, my muscles ache and my chest is sore. I had a Thymectomy last December and still have issues with pain and numbness. I don't know whether I over did it (I ran some errands yesterday) or whether my symptoms are getting worse. I have IVIG treatments every three weeks and I am hoping that they make me stronger. I initially was diagnosed after having double vision. Should I be worried??
Thanks for your help.

Magda
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MG symptoms do include trouble swallowing for some patients. So what you are describing does sound like MG but I'm no doctor. I have done tons of research on the Internet to learn about MG.
Sounds like you are getting good treatment for your MG. Keep working with the doctors.
And don't overdo it. You need to space things out if you can over several days. Then you shouldn't get so tired. And make sure you rest as much as possible before and after. I know that it is hard to have a life like that, but that's the only way to get through all this.
Hugs and Prayers,
Becky
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