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...
Hiya everyone. I'm curious if I should be doing anything special to get over a cold. I got sick the other day with one, and my MG has been really bad. I was considering going to the DR's to get antibotics for it, but I remember the last time I took them, it nearly paralyzed me. I got over the cold, but it took weeks for me to bounce back to what I call normal. Is there any recommendations on how someone with MG is to handle this type of problem?
...working to find an mg doc but in limbo.
Now I feel the start to a cold coming on and it makes me nervous because my chest already hurts from it. I have a great pcp but he doesnt know mg. I dont know where to turn right now if the cold gets bad.
I would suggest drink extra fluids to flush out your system, get extra rest and eat healthy.
Myself and a few others on here have had luck with product called airborne- it does have magnesium which can affect some MGers depending on the dose so if you use this start with small dose. I also have good luck with Echinacea- it shortens the course of a cold.
good luck to you!
There has been a post or two about cold meds to take or to avoid on this site. Maybe you can find them in the search area.
Watch your symptoms for any worsening and take necessary measures.
I hope that you recover quickly from this cold without any complications.
Olliepop
Rosie