Question 1

had thymectomy. what are the chances that i could have a relapse of myasthenia gravis?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Occasionally some tiny remnants of the thymus gland remain after the surgical removal, and it is thought that these are responsible for continuing myesthenia gravis. But it is very rare.

Question 2

how many of you dr's believe that myasthenia gravis progresses/worsens over time? would love opinions please!had thymectomy &on meds. have had 14 yrs

Accepted Answer

Myasthenia: With treatment, you can expect normal life expectancy, except in cases of Malignant Thymoma. Thymectomy brings long-term remission. Symptoms fluctuate, but do not always get worse over time.

Question 3

why would a thymectomy not be done on an otherwise healthy  18 yr old suffering with generalised myasthenia gravis?
thank you for taking time to reply

Accepted Answer

Thymectomy is option: Thymectomy is a good option in the treatment of myasthenia gravis. It can result in remission of symptoms in many patients. Patients with just ocular involvement often do not need surgery, but otherwise  unless there is a contraindications for surgery thymectomy  would be a good option.

Question 4

i have myasthenia gravis (had thymectomy for thymic hyperplasia). why do i lose weight whenever i'm on prednisone?

Accepted Answer

Appetite suppressor: It increases your metabolic rate  a little and can suppress appetite.

Question 5

are there any new treatments for myasthenia gravis rather than the traditional cortisone and mestinon (pyridostigmine) or thymectomy?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Those are the tested ones.

Question 6

hi, i'm a 16 year old boy who has been
diagnosed with myasthenia gravis last month.my question is:should i exercise if i have myasthenia gravis?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: This question is not well studied - there is an ongoing investigation of the benefits of exercise in MG (see https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5774148/) . It does appear that moderate regular exercise, not to the point of muscle fatigue, may be beneficial.

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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 9

is myasthenia gravis hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: In most cases, myasthenia gravis is not inherited and occurs in people with no history of the disorder in their family. 

About 3 to 5 percent of affected individuals have other family members with myasthenia gravis or other autoimmune disorders, but the inheritance pattern is unknown.

For more info please review the following:
http://www.Myasthenia.Org/whatismg/faqs.Aspx.

Question 10

how serious is myasthenia gravis?

Accepted Answer

Usually very serious: Myasthenia gravis is typically seen in the young and the elderly. In the latter group, they typically have ocular mg, that is there symptoms are confined to the eye muscles. In the young, symptoms include muscle weakness, breathing difficulties, swallowing difficulties, visual problems(double vision, droopy eye lids), problems chewing. Symptoms worsen during the day.If not treated, it can be fatal.

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Had thymectomy. what are the chances that i could have a relapse of myasthenia gravis?

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How many of you dr's believe that myasthenia gravis progresses/worsens over time? would love opinions please!had thymectomy &on meds. have had 14 yrs

A member asked:

Why would a thymectomy not be done on an otherwise healthy 18 yr old suffering with generalised myasthenia gravis? thank you for taking time to reply

A member asked:

I have myasthenia gravis (had thymectomy for thymic hyperplasia). why do i lose weight whenever i'm on prednisone?

A member asked:

Are there any new treatments for myasthenia gravis rather than the traditional cortisone and mestinon (pyridostigmine) or thymectomy?

A member asked:

Hi, i'm a 16 year old boy who has been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis last month.my question is:should i exercise if i have myasthenia gravis?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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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Is myasthenia gravis hereditary?

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How serious is myasthenia gravis?

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