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I get these tiny little needle pricks on my body every once in a while. What are they and what causes them ?

A MGteam Member asked a question 💭
Coral Springs, FL
April 21
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A MGteam Member

I too have strange pointed quarks all over my body at times. My knee then my hip then my arm etc. weird. Of course MG is weird. Just part of the game we play.

April 21
A MGteam Member

I get those and little very short muscle shivers for lack of a better description! I put it down to quirky mg stuff so now am pretty sure that’s what it is

April 21
A MGteam Member

Glad to hear I’m not alone

April 21
MGteam

What causes these tiny needle prick sensations you're experiencing?

These sensations could be related to nerve involvement in myasthenia gravis. While MG primarily affects the neuromuscular junction where nerves communicate with muscles, some people experience unusual sensory symptoms.

The needle prick feelings might be:

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What causes these tiny needle prick sensations you're experiencing?

These sensations could be related to nerve involvement in myasthenia gravis. While MG primarily affects the neuromuscular junction where nerves communicate with muscles, some people experience unusual sensory symptoms.

The needle prick feelings might be:

- Related to how your nerves and muscles are communicating
- A response to muscle weakness or fatigue patterns
- Connected to how your immune system is affecting the neuromuscular junction

It's worth mentioning these sensations to your neurologist, especially if they're new or changing in frequency. They can help determine if this is related to your MG or if any adjustments to your treatment plan might help.

Keep track of when these sensations happen - do they occur more when you're fatigued, after certain activities, or at specific times of day? This information can be really helpful for your medical team.

April 21
A MGteam Member

Hi Carol
I wish you well with your doctor's appointment tomorrow. I hope everything goes well 🙏
Have a great afternoon! 😁

April 21

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