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I ha e ocular and generalised MG with ACHrs. Antibodies as well as other diseases- neurological and psychiatric conditions

April 12
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A MGteam Member

Speak to your neurologist about any medications. MG is different for all of us.

April 13
A MGteam Member

The life of GRACEFUL aging and we all just collect more undiscovered illnesses or some of the ones we have just decide to change up a bit causing some chaos until stabilization , having to take GASP ! more medications.
My special unique life as a polypharmacy patient - LOL!
The funny look you get when you see a new doc who looks at your prescription medication list and says that is a lot of medication you are taking . ( As if it is my choice to refuse my needed prescription meds - would love to drop a few disorders....outgrow some illnesses )
My brother is a pharmacist and he has been helpful as another resource the same as your neighborhood pharmacist. He uses the pharmacy computer at his work to look up my meds . Quick info when in a pinch.
I fondly remember taking only one medication as a younger self years ago for hypothyroidism and now it is too much to count . I keep trying to streamline the process and find the JOY in how to take my medications properly at the right timeline to avoid any challenging side effects .
It is all good ! We have to laugh with the punches.
Blessed to have a good MG network, good healthcare, family & hubby support system and very grateful to have MG TEAM and its members to identify with others like myself with similar issues living our best life with MG despite all the challenges .

April 18
A MGteam Member

Ahh.. we MGers are a complicated group of patients with many co - morbidities and it is fairly common to have other associated auto immune diseases giving us a POLYPHARMACY treatment plan.
Best to have an in - depth discussion with your MG specialist and a comprehensive review of all your medications prescribed including any over the counter medications.
Tedious Timeline activity but needed to make sure your treatment plan is SAFE, no serious side effects or contraindications and verify when other medications you are taking can make your MG worse . Sometimes it is a simple fix of substituting a better choice medication .
I am a veteran and I have access to a Pharm D Pharmacist attached to my VA NEURO clinic who specializes in MG treatments , awesome advocate to review all my meds with my neurologist supervision has made my treatment plan feasible and manageable.
It is a lot of work , having the suitable safe cocktail of daily medications for all the diseases we acquire as we age gracefully.
Review if your Healthcare plan allows you to see a Pharm D Specialist for a peek at your meds and tweak out the bad meds you were unaware of which could be an issue. A Pharm D specialist is another essential provider in your MG network pocket taking care of you as you gracefully age in MG awareness.

April 17
MGteam

Which medications can trigger or worsen myasthenia gravis symptoms, and should they be stopped?

Several types of medications can worsen MG symptoms by interfering with how your muscles work. Here are the main ones to be aware of:

Medications that may worsen symptoms:

* Botox - Blocks acetylcholine, the chemical messenger Show Full Answer

Which medications can trigger or worsen myasthenia gravis symptoms, and should they be stopped?

Several types of medications can worsen MG symptoms by interfering with how your muscles work. Here are the main ones to be aware of:

Medications that may worsen symptoms:

* Botox - Blocks acetylcholine, the chemical messenger your muscles need to work
* Certain antibiotics - Some macrolides and aminoglycosides can interfere with neuromuscular transmission
* Heart rhythm medications - Calcium channel blockers (like nifedipine, verapamil) and some beta-blockers (like propranolol)
* Corticosteroids - Can temporarily worsen symptoms, especially in older people or those with severe MG
* Cancer immunotherapy drugs - Immune checkpoint inhibitors can trigger severe MG symptoms or even cause MG in people who didn't have it
* Some antidepressants - Tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline and lithium
* Thyroid medications - In people with both MG and overactive thyroid

Should they be stopped?

Don't stop medications on your own. Many of these are lifesaving drugs, and sometimes the benefits outweigh the risks. The key is teamwork:

* Make sure all your doctors and pharmacist know about your MG diagnosis
* Discuss alternatives with your healthcare team before starting new medications
* If you must take a medication that could worsen MG, work with your neurology team to create a monitoring plan
* Report any worsening symptoms immediately

Everyone reacts differently, so what affects one person may not affect another the same way.

April 12
A MGteam Member

Yes indeed. I too have RA, osteoporosis and hemachromotosis. Let the fun begin.

April 18

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