Hello,

I am new here. My doctors feels that is it likely that I have MG and started me on a low dose of Pyridostigmine. Just 1/4 of a tablet will cause a significant increase in muscle weakness, but only on the left side of my body. 1/2 of a tablet will cause even more overall muscle weakness and this time on both sides of my body except, oddly, for my neck and jaw which feel stiff. I feel so much worse on Pyridostigmine than I do off of it. These symptoms start less than an hour after taking it and last about 5 hours or so. It makes no sense to me. Anyone have this happen to them or have an idea of what is going on?

My symptoms while not on medication are double vision, trouble swallowing, weak heavy muscles, trouble breathing at times, extreme fatigue etc. However, the muscles in my face do not droop. I have a high/positive acetylcholine binding antibody level and am awaiting EMG results.