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Members connected over the question of whether myasthenia gravis changes how food tastes, with many confirming they have experienced this... Read more

Members connected over the question of whether myasthenia gravis changes how food tastes, with many confirming they have experienced this frustrating symptom, including metallic flavors in coffee, foods seeming spoiled when they are not, and a general dulling of taste or loss of hunger signals. Several members attributed these changes to medications, particularly prednisone and Mestinon, rather than the disease itself, with one member noting that prednisone actually increased their appetite despite altering taste. A recurring theme was the difficulty of enjoying once-loved foods, with members suggesting switching brands, checking with doctors about medication side effects, and eating even when hunger cues are absent to maintain nutrition.