Having both myasthenia gravis and MS at the same time is considered very rare. While researchers believe the two conditions may share certain risk factors, developing both is not a common occurrence. Both conditions are autoimmune in nature, meaning the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. Some shared risk Show Full Answer
Having both myasthenia gravis and MS at the same time is considered very rare. While researchers believe the two conditions may share certain risk factors, developing both is not a common occurrence. Both conditions are autoimmune in nature, meaning the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. Some shared risk factors include:
- Being female, particularly in your 20s and 30s
- Having a genetic predisposition to autoimmune conditions
- High stress, poor sleep, and inflammation as potential triggers
Because exact numbers on how often MS develops after an MG diagnosis are not well established, it's worth raising any new or changing symptoms with your neurologist — especially if you notice anything beyond your usual MG symptoms.
June 19
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