Possible Cause of Myasthenia Gravis

[Bob K]

I am a vietnam Veteran that has been exposed to agent orange. Could agent orange cause the thymus gland to malfunction and cause tumors, and with its removal cause MG?
Could Agent Orange cause MG?
I have many Vets contact me that have MG and been exposed to Agent Orange.
Can the removal of the thymus gland cause MG?
Can exposure to sulphuric acid fumes cause MG?
Let me know ASAP how and if any connection can be made.
There is no known history of MG in either parental family line.

[Annie62]

If anything, a thymectomy should lessen the symptoms of MG.  That is one of the treatments for it.  

I also had read in the past about a link between MG and toxic exposure (Agent Orange, etc.), but I don't know if it has ever been proven.  You might want to try to post your question (though it may take some time getting through) to the neurology doctor-patient forum.  Sometimes it takes a few weeks to get an answer, though.  Don't think anyone on this board is going to be able to definitively answer your question, especially if the research isn't in regarding a definite link between the two.  Read all you can on the internet and see what you come up with, though.