My father was diagnoses with myasthenia gravis in december 2011. He has been on prednisone and cellcept . He was recently hospitalized after having a nonproductive cough and they found he had a cardiac arrythmia (atrial fibrillation). He then received a 3 day treatment of IVIG. He seems stronger cough a little better unfortunately still in atrial fibrillation and has to go home on Coumadin.

Being the RN in the family everyone is looking to me for answers and suggestions. My father has been a vegan for 10 years. My question is about diet. Do nightshades harm or help symptoms? He could stand to loose some weight (he has lost since starting treament due to slowing down eating) even on prednisone. Thanks for any input!