Does myasthenia gravis cause pain? 

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by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD |

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Category: Causes

Although the disease mechanisms of myasthenia gravis are not expected to cause pain, many patients report experiencing this symptom somewhat regularly. It is possible that pain arises secondarily to generalized muscle weakness, which can lead to changes in posture that cause nonspecific muscle or joint aches.