I was recently diagnosed with MG (March 6th) and underwent a thymectomy on April 22nd. Since my diagnosis, I have been on steroids (between 60-80 Mg a day) and have noticed that blood work is now a BIG ISSUE! Now for most people this isn't a big thing, but I'm EXTREMELY afraid of blood work and my veins just stop giving blood! When I do have blood work (monthly),I look like a junkie with big track marks. Has anyone else experienced this? I just don't understand why this is happening! I used to be able to have blood work done with no problems, so I'm assuming it's the steroids. I also had a PICC line put in and still experience pain/pressure at the site, and can actually FEEL the blood pumping harder at the site - it scares me a little. Any information would be great. I know steroids are a necessary evil, and I know that I'll probably be on them for at least a year, but am hoping that some of the side effects go away as my dosage is reduced.........