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That "thickness" feeling in the back of the throat is something others on MGteam have mentioned too — so you're definitely not alone in wondering about it!

This sensation can be related to myasthenia gravis itself. MG can cause weakness in the muscles at the back of the roof of the mouth (palatal weakness), which can make Show Full Answer

That "thickness" feeling in the back of the throat is something others on MGteam have mentioned too — so you're definitely not alone in wondering about it!

This sensation can be related to myasthenia gravis itself. MG can cause weakness in the muscles at the back of the roof of the mouth (palatal weakness), which can make the throat feel unusual or make swallowing feel off. Swallowing difficulties with MG are worth taking seriously. Some things to watch for include:

- Food or liquid feeling stuck in your throat
- Trouble moving food around in your mouth
- Any choking sensations
- Changes that seem to worsen as the day goes on

These symptoms can become dangerous if left unaddressed, so it's really important to mention this to your MG specialist. They may refer you to a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who can do a swallowing assessment and help. Since you're also on CellCept and prednisone, it's worth flagging all your current medications when you speak to your doctor, as they can help sort out whether this is MG-related or medication-related. Either way, your care team is the best resource to figure out the cause and next steps.

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