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stabbing neuropathy pain

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January 5
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A MGteam Member

Update, my foot has some kind of i-tis going on, reminds me of Achilles tendonitis, so last night a hot soak with epsom salts, 2 Aleve, and before bed rubbed in Qwan's Loo Ong Oil, it's a really strong mint liniment $10 at an Asian market $30 at a new age herb shop..., and then rubbed in Ambisol, and then twice my dose of Trazadone, slept pretty well. Also picked up chromium and copper suppliments. The former was to get the inflammation down and the latter to deal with the neuropathy, which is mostly not related to MG, but I am thinking that between the 2 the pain from my foot is getting turned into the stabbing pain. Anyway posted this incase anyone else is dealing something like this.

January 6
A MGteam Member

Thanks

January 5
A MGteam Member

Honestly, I have had neuropathy pain for almost 20 years. I really don't know if there is any one way to relieve it.
Massages, cold packs to numb it, pain reliever and just not moving or putting my arms or leg in a comfortable position until the onset of it passes. But I've never been told or read that there is any one thing to get rid of it. I'll have to read up on neuropathy for my own sake.
Stay hopeful 😎

January 5
A MGteam Member

Rest well 💜

January 8
MGteam

Are you experiencing stabbing neuropathy pain and wondering how it relates to myasthenia gravis?

Myasthenia gravis itself doesn't typically cause pain directly. The main symptom is muscle weakness, not pain or discomfort. However, some people with MG may experience nerve-related pain for different reasons.

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Are you experiencing stabbing neuropathy pain and wondering how it relates to myasthenia gravis?

Myasthenia gravis itself doesn't typically cause pain directly. The main symptom is muscle weakness, not pain or discomfort. However, some people with MG may experience nerve-related pain for different reasons.

If you're dealing with stabbing neuropathy pain, it could be:

- A separate condition that exists alongside your MG
- Related to the physical strain from weak muscles changing how you move
- A side effect from certain medications

Some MG treatments, particularly corticosteroids like prednisone at higher doses, can cause various side effects. Additionally, gabapentin is sometimes used to manage nerve pain, but it's important to know that gabapentin can potentially worsen MG symptoms in some cases.

It's really important to discuss this stabbing pain with your healthcare team. They can help determine what's causing it and find safe treatment options that won't interfere with your MG management.

Have you noticed any patterns with when the pain occurs, or is it constant?

January 5

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