Dear Cosmoe-
I was just diagnosed with MG. I was admitted to the hospital for plasma exchange (PLEX) when I couldn't swallow my own saliva. It felt like I could move saliva and food back into my throat but swallows were weak and required multiple attempts helped by a lot of water before finally swallowing. Ultimately, my swallowing muscles didn't respond and nothing would go down. My tongue became weak and it was difficult to move food. I was unable to purse my lips to suck on a straw or even whistle. My speech became dysarthric with an inability to pronounce certain letters or letter combinations. Also experienced ptosis--droopy eyelids. Much better after PLEX and initiation of predisone. I can speak clearly now and while eating can enjoy dinner conversation with family.