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Members shared their experiences with caffeine and myasthenia gravis, with the overwhelming majority reporting that coffee, tea, and... Read more

Members shared their experiences with caffeine and myasthenia gravis, with the overwhelming majority reporting that coffee, tea, and caffeinated sodas have not negatively affected their MG symptoms, and many describing their morning coffee as essential to their daily routine. Several members noted that while caffeine itself hasn't been problematic, the combination of caffeine with prednisone can cause shakiness, rapid heartbeat, or stomach issues, leading some to switch to decaf or reduce intake during steroid treatment. A recurring theme was the importance of listening to your body, with most members finding caffeine helpful or neutral for their MG while a few adjusted their habits based on medication side effects rather than MG symptoms alone.