Hi all, I'm new to the thread, 20 yrs into MG. The low points I'm experiencing are getting lower and I've had some prolonged respiratory distress. I really resisted going to the ER because I am terrified of being on a ventilator as a conscious, competent patient. Has anybody had to be intubated and ventilated to pull out of an MG crisis? Can you tell me what its like so I can manage my fear and have some reasonable expectations? Next time this happens I really need to go for help. Thank you!