I have MG also. I do know that it is an autoimmune disease, as is Vertigo. In speaking with a friend who also has Vertigo, and several friends with autoimmune diseases, some have experienced additional AI diseases after being diagnosed with one. I don't believe there are any studies on it yet, but I think that once your immune system is compromised, it doesn't seem too surprising. Hopefully your wife has a good neurologist who is experienced with both of her conditions. Since my diagnosis, I have attended the annual MG conferences and there has been no discussions regarding medications contributing to additional AI diseases. Perhaps, you can check with the website (myasthenia.org) to see if they have a support group in your area to discuss it with another MG patient face-to-face as well.
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I have MG also. I do know that it is an autoimmune disease, as is Vertigo. In speaking with a friend who also has Vertigo, and several friends with autoimmune diseases, some have experienced additional AI diseases after being diagnosed with one. I don't believe there are any studies on it yet, but I think that once your immune system is compromised, it doesn't seem too surprising. Hopefully your wife has a good neurologist who is experienced with both of her conditions. Since my diagnosis, I have attended the annual MG conferences and there has been no discussions regarding medications contributing to additional AI diseases. Perhaps, you can check with the website (myasthenia.org) to see if they have a support group in your area to discuss it with another MG patient face-to-face as well.
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