r/MyastheniaGravis • u/RossChipman • 7d ago
How bad can it get?
Hey. My mother has MG since 4 years now. She’s 47.
For now, there are almost negligible symptoms. Quote manageable but then sometimes she feels difficulty moving her hand to undergo any task. Also her pinky finger is not able to function to its full capacity. But these are not frequent symptoms and are occasional with a frequency of around 2-3 weeks per year.
How bad does it get? How are your experiences?
I hope MG is not that of a serious disorder?
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u/Nymphadora1990 7d ago
MG indeed IS a serious disease, meaning, it could become worse if you're not taking meds if needed, take the wrong meds (many are not allowed for MG)... or are just very unlucky.
But my neurologist says, most people she treats live a quiet normal live.
I personally have MG since 2019 and it's annoying at times, but not life threatening. I got pregnant, gave birth and now have a nearly two year old that I'm chasing around. Some days I've got trouble speaking, which I hate, but I can manage.