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My Wife Had Been Recently Diagnosed With Mg. She Is Getting Really Bad Leg Cramps. Can Anyone Tell Me If Leg Cramps Are Common With M

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I drink pickle juice at night before going to sleep, along with eating a banana. It helps with the night leg cramps 😫
There is always a jug of this in my fridge!

Gaslighing In The Neurological Community A Serious Issue. The Lack Of Updated Information And Knowledge Is Staggering!

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I live in Cincinnati, Ohio and struggling with the gaslighing.

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I've had about 14 neurologist and I participate in lots of zoom support groups online in Georgia and Wisconsin through the MG Holistic Society and I'm learning so much and working in being a MG… read more

My Husband Is Scheduled For A Total Knee Replacement Next Month, We're A Little Concerned About Having This Done Now With MG. Any Advice? TY

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I had a colonoscopy scheduled for the end of July but asked my neurologist about anesthesia and MG and he said to talk directly to the doctor doing the colonoscopy, which I did. He said that the… read more

Are There MG Specialists A Physician Who Specializes In MG?

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A neurologist specialized in neuromuscular diseases would be a good choice for MG

What Do You All Do To Help You Keep Your Strength Going And Give You Joy?

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Asthma is Awful.. I take Dupixant for that...works wonders

I Know That I Am Supposed To Avoid High Heat. I Don't Feel Hot Until It's Over 85 F Degrees. Should I Base My Activities On The Temperature?

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Yes, it's important to base your activities on the temperature, especially if you have myasthenia gravis. Being too warm can worsen your symptoms. Here are some tips to stay cool:

- Use your home’s… read more

What's The Best Way To Do Weight Training With MG

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For weight training with myasthenia gravis (MG), resistance-band exercises are recommended. Here are some key points:

- Resistance-Band Exercises: These exercises help increase muscle strength by… read more

I’m Just Learning About The Various Symptoms Of MG And Was Wondering If Foot Sensitivity And Pain At Night Were Related To MG?

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Ann, I recommend you to use compression socks. I had the same problem in my legs but that helps me a lot.

Do You Have Any Suggestions/recommendations About Swimming Pool Exercises?

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Thank you, Koby.

Going Into Knee Replacement Surgery On Wed., They Will Bombard Me With IVIG On Mon And Tues. Has Anyone Had Surgery That Required Rehab?

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Prayers for a full and speedy recovery. Yes I’ve had rotator cuff surgery 2020 and 3 disks replaced last year. The Ivig is to give you strength you might need for recovery. I have recovered… read more