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With MG My Muscles In My Hands Constrict Pulling My Fingers Inward. Never Spontaneously Only When Using My Hands. Is This A Symptom Of MG?

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Franklin, TN
January 6
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A MGteam Member

Oh thank you for asking this! I get terrible hand and foot cramps lately. I didn’t associate it with MG.

6 days ago
A MGteam Member

Thanks Johanna!

7 days ago
A MGteam Member

My fingers use to cramp all the time before I got diagnosed. Toes and foot cramps. Leg muscles cramping at night. Sometimes during the day. Mestinon can increase these. Tell your doctor about them.
Stay hopeful 😎

7 days ago
A MGteam Member

Muscle weakness in the hands can occur with myasthenia gravis (MG), especially during repetitive or sustained use, as MG affects voluntary muscles. However, the specific symptom of fingers pulling inward during use isn't commonly highlighted in MG descriptions. It’s best to consult your doctor to rule out other causes or Show Full Answer

Muscle weakness in the hands can occur with myasthenia gravis (MG), especially during repetitive or sustained use, as MG affects voluntary muscles. However, the specific symptom of fingers pulling inward during use isn't commonly highlighted in MG descriptions. It’s best to consult your doctor to rule out other causes or confirm if this is related to MG.

January 6

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