Becky, The drugs that are contraindicated for MG may affect some people more than others. If you had a flare from it, then you should probably stay away from it.

There are places that can help you quit smoking with lots of alternative medicine like hypnotherapy.

Addictions are not easy at all to overcome. And no, it sure doesn't make sense why you wouldn't quit cold turkey if smoking could kill you but it DOES actually make sense.

Have you ever been tested for antiphospholipid antibody syndrome? It's pretty common in MGers and people with other autoimmune diseases. A friend of mine with MG has it and has to be on blood thinners.

I hope you find something to help. It sucks that so many drugs can make MG worse.

Redtail, That riding for the disabled sounds wonderful. I miss being around horses. What a great thing to do for disabled people.

Annie