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Bridgewater, NJ

I used one on some of my more affected muscles yesterday morning and by last night they felt worse. I know the massage guns can cause soreness, I've had that before but this feels different it's sore and tired and weak. Im new with all of this so any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

August 26
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What a great question, especially as someone newly navigating life with MG. What you're describing β€” that sore, tired, and weak feeling β€” does sound like it could be more than typical post-massage soreness, and it's worth paying attention to.

With MG, muscles are already working harder than they should just to function Show Full Answer

What a great question, especially as someone newly navigating life with MG. What you're describing β€” that sore, tired, and weak feeling β€” does sound like it could be more than typical post-massage soreness, and it's worth paying attention to.

With MG, muscles are already working harder than they should just to function normally. Intense stimulation from a massage gun on already-affected muscles could potentially push them into deeper fatigue or weakness. Gentler approaches tend to work better for MG-related muscle discomfort, such as:

- Light hand massage to improve blood flow without overworking the muscles
- Stretching to reduce tightness gently
- Ice packs to help numb discomfort and reduce inflammation
- Heat therapy (used carefully, as too much heat can worsen MG symptoms)
- Staying well hydrated to reduce cramping risk Since what you're feeling seems different from normal soreness, it's really worth reaching out to your neurologist or MG specialist soon. They can help figure out whether the massage gun triggered increased weakness and guide safer options going forward. Trust your instincts β€” you know your body!

August 26

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