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May 1, 2025
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A MGteam Member

Good Morning Cynthia:
My doctors, including the neurologist, say to be careful with vaccinations, but that flu and other common ones are OK to have. Anything with a "live" agent are to be avoided, I am told. But I understand that getting the flu or RSV or Covid and having gMG is a bad combination. My neurologist told me to get the common vaccinations, like the flu each Fall, but to avoid groups of people most of the time. So for example, he said no church, no shopping, no restaurants, and no indoor visits to busy places. Each exposure to other people is a risk and can lead to big problems due to our reduced immunity levels. Every outing needs to be reviewed as a risk/reward situation. As an example, I will take my Wife out this weekend for a Mother's Day meal but it will be a 10 am meal when we know there will be small or no crowds at the restaurant. Just be smart and what happens happens. As for the breathing issue you experienced, I have had no such issue and wonder if it is something your doctor needs to address, and soon. Might be serious.
Cheers, Bill Z

May 9, 2025
A MGteam Member

I developed gMG a few months after getting a real bad flu. My Neuro said it seams that getting the flu or some vaccines trigger your immune system and somewhere in the process the system fails and attacks your body. And some people have noticed they developed gMG after a very stressful event in their lives. Its like the flu or vaccines wakes up the disease?

May 9, 2025
A MGteam Member

Starting having problems with breathing right after the vaccine.Then found out about myasthenia Gravis.Every test I got from lupus,Mls,Ms.all number were off even for mg

May 1, 2025
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Research has shown that while a small number of people (about 5%) with MG may experience temporary symptom worsening after COVID-19 vaccination, the vaccine is generally considered safe for people with MG. There have been very few documented cases where new MG symptoms appeared after COVID vaccination, but researchers Show Full Answer

Research has shown that while a small number of people (about 5%) with MG may experience temporary symptom worsening after COVID-19 vaccination, the vaccine is generally considered safe for people with MG. There have been very few documented cases where new MG symptoms appeared after COVID vaccination, but researchers haven't determined if the vaccine actually caused MG or if it was already present at very mild levels beforehand. For people who already have stable, well-managed MG, the benefits of COVID vaccination typically outweigh the risks. Studies have shown that people with MG who got vaccinated had much better outcomes than those who weren't vaccinated. However, if you have specific concerns about your symptoms and their timing relative to vaccination, it's important to discuss this with your neurologist who can evaluate your individual case.

May 1, 2025

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