Question 1

i live inactive life due 2 having myasthenia gravis & severe osteo. so, on days i do a lot i'm worn. normal? or would it flare it i kept active or no?

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See rheuma: I strongly recommend that you consult a rheumatologist to get your disease condition undercontrolled.  I don't see why both conditions cannot be improved with today's medications. The less activities the more osteoporosis. Get the right help now.

Question 2

myasthenia gravis, now severe osteoporosis &supposed to start forteo shots daily! i'm scared as i don't want mg flare. do u foresee any risks?

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No: Don't see any unusual risk from Forteo because of MG. It is important for you to get your osteoporosis treated since a major fracture will be devastating to someone who already has problem with muscle strength.

Question 3

how common is myasthenia gravis?

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Not very common: Myasthenia gravis is not a very common illness.  Of every 10000 people, you may be able identify about 1-2.  There are several thousand cases in the U.S.

Question 4

who is at risk myasthenia gravis?

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Wide range of people: Myasthenia has been reported in people of all age groups, but it tends to be more common in people aged 50-70 or in women under 40.  Conditions that increase your risk for developing myasthenia include: autoimmune disease (thyroid disease, lupus, rheumatoid, type i diabetes), thymoma, and exposure to certain medications (most famously an immunosuppressant and chelating agent called penicillamine).

Question 5

what diseases are similar to myasthenia gravis?

Accepted Answer

Muscle weakness: Nerves and muscle disorders can give pictures similar to that of myasthenia gravis especially if the facial muscles and the muscles of the shoulder and pelvic girdle are involved.  Please make sure that you have the proper diagnosis for myasthenia gravis.  You will need blood tests for antibodies, and repetitive stimulation studies or even single fiber emg.  You must be taken care of by a neurolog.

Question 6

what are the main symptoms of myasthenia gravis?

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MG symptoms: Proximal muscle weakness with diurnal variation. Increased weakness of muscles brought by exercise. Periodic eye droop, low hoarse voice, shortness of breath. Not everybody will have all symptoms.

Question 7

why arent my medications for myasthenia gravis working?

Accepted Answer

Is it myasthenia?: While you may well have a particularly difficult-to-treat case, it is important to confirm that you do indeed have myasthenia.  If you have a positive antibody test, the diagnosis more assured.  If not, a more extensive workup might be indicated.  The most sensitive electrodiagnostic test for myasthenia is a single-fiber emg, which can be performed by a neuromuscular specialist.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: myasthenia gravis?

Accepted Answer

Neuromuscular dz: MG is an autoimmune disease of the neuromuscular junction, where there is inhibition of transmission of an impulse at the post-synaptic acetylcholine receptors.  Patients present with involvement often of the ocular musculature (ptosis, double vision etc.) but can also have extremity weakness as well.  EDx testing with repetitive stimulation and single fiber EMG can be helpful for diagnosis.

Question 9

which type of diseases could be mistaken for myasthenia gravis?

Accepted Answer

Rep stim studies: Many diseases that give few muscle weakness especially that of the muscles of the face, shoulder and pelvic girdle can give symptoms similar to myasthenia gravis.  You need to have nerve conduction studies and repetitive stimulation studies to differentiate these diseases from one another.  Please have yourself be evaluated by a neurologist or specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Question 10

need expert help here. what are some signs of myasthenia gravis?

Accepted Answer

Visual: Start out with double vision, droopy eyelids, and may just feel weak.  A good evaluation from a neurologist is starting point if this is your concern.

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