Does heat cause leg and foot swelling or dizziness with myasthenia gravis?
Heat is known to worsen myasthenia gravis symptoms, but the specific symptoms mentioned in community experiences focus mainly on muscle weakness, fatigue, nausea, headaches, and feeling unstable rather than swelling or dizziness specifically.
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Does heat cause leg and foot swelling or dizziness with myasthenia gravis?
Heat is known to worsen myasthenia gravis symptoms, but the specific symptoms mentioned in community experiences focus mainly on muscle weakness, fatigue, nausea, headaches, and feeling unstable rather than swelling or dizziness specifically.
MGteam members have shared that heat causes:
* Extreme exhaustion and fatigue
* Muscle weakness (feeling like "a big limp spaghetti noodle")
* Nausea
* Headaches
* Feeling very unstable
* Neck and shoulder aches
* Sometimes fever and feeling cold
The research shows that heat interferes with nerve-muscle communication, which is already compromised in myasthenia gravis. This can intensify existing symptoms like muscle weakness and fatigue.
If you're experiencing swelling in your legs and feet or dizziness when it's hot, it's important to discuss these specific symptoms with your doctor. While heat clearly worsens myasthenia gravis symptoms overall, these particular symptoms should be evaluated to ensure proper management and rule out any complications.
In the meantime, staying cool with air conditioning, avoiding the hottest parts of the day, and resting when symptoms worsen can help manage heat-related symptom flares.
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