Hello JulieJayne,

Thank you for your comments on my post. Well to answer your question, I was given a blood test and told that I have a positive result for MG antibodies.

I'm not sure what you meant by "it might be that the Neuro was blaming some of your existing problems on MG." but there is no doubt at this point that I have MG. My doctor did however make the comment while writing my prescription that I may need a larger dose of Mestinon but he would adjust it as needed. My gosh that initial dose almost hospitalized me. I am a pretty big guy and I get that kind of thing quite often but although I may look like a defensive lineman, this MG has reduced my strength to that of a little old man.

I guess I just don't understand why they would give you a medication that makes you feel worse than you originally felt to help you. Would you take an aspirin for a headache if it made your headache worse for a month before you had any relief? Reminds me of the old west when you went into the doctor for a migraine and the doctor says "Oh, you need an ear nail... or a donkey kickin".

By the way... I know that I tend to vent a little on here but I really am very polite and passive in person. Some even say to passive in certain situations.

Thank you for your response juliejayne,
UncleBob