Hi Patch,

I'm 45 now. Began MG in 1998, managed to work until Nov of 2001 (far longer than I should have, in hindsight.) My symptoms are very odd in that they come on full force for 2 weeks or so, then disappear almost totally for 10-14 days. I have had a drug dependent remission of 2.5 years but have been fully and severely symptomatic for the last 3.5.

When my DV is at its worst, it is more severe than I've heard anyone else describe. My eyes actually cross and the images intersect each other at odd angles, making my "world" very disorienting. I have to cover one eye to keep from crashing into items and falling. Driving is interesting or non-existent. Then it goes away, and I can enjoy life for a few days.

Hope this helps,

Missy