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Has Anyone Else Been Misdiagnosed Or Have Comorbidities (other Diagnosed Autoimmune Diseases)?

A MGteam Member asked a question đź’­

I have been told I had or might have Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, fibromyalgia, possible POTS disease, but the doctors do not agree on any of it.
MG is the newest diagnosis by a neurologist.

July 11
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A MGteam Member

Hi Anne, and welcome to MGteam! I have hypothyroid disorder, osteopenia (probably from meds), was diagnosed with COPD but was 'undiagnosed' this year, and had a diagnosis of Bell's Palsy for months before my MG diagnosis. I also have mild arthritis and weak lungs. I think it's pretty common to be misdiagnosed because MG is still just not common enough to be easily recognizable. And it's also not unusual to multiple autoimmune issues.

All the best to you!
❤️ wm

July 14
A MGteam Member

Also beware of the side effects if one is using prednisone. This includes high cholesterol, A1C elevation, and osteoporosis.

July 13
A MGteam Member

Yes, people with myasthenia gravis (MG) can have comorbidities or be misdiagnosed due to the similarities with other conditions. Here are some related points:

- Comorbidities: People with MG may develop other autoimmune conditions such as
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Affects joints, eyes, skin, and lungs.
- Systemic Show Full Answer

Yes, people with myasthenia gravis (MG) can have comorbidities or be misdiagnosed due to the similarities with other conditions. Here are some related points:

- Comorbidities: People with MG may develop other autoimmune conditions such as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Affects joints, eyes, skin, and lungs.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Causes inflammation throughout the body.
- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Affects the thyroid gland.
- Graves’ Disease: Another thyroid-related condition.
- Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS): Similar to MG but different in mechanism.

- Misdiagnosis: MG can be misdiagnosed due to its resemblance to other conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS).

For more detailed experiences, you can connect with others on MGteam, a social network for people living with myasthenia gravis.

July 11

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