Hi Shari...

I'm new to this forum, but not to MG. My diagnosis was made in 1999 based on neuro physical exam and electrodiagnostic testing. As I am also seronegative for the KNOWN autoantibodies, my neuro confirmed my diagnosis also performing a Tensilon test.

It is believed via MG research that there are other yet-unknown antibodies that affect seronegative MG folks.

So don't let a doc tell you that you do not have MG just because your labs were negative.

Oh: A negative CT chest scan does not rule out MG, either.

I hope you find a good neuro...try to seek an MG specialist. If you call your local MDA, they may have a list of MG specialists. Opthamologists often make the diagnosis as ocular symptoms are usually the first to be seen.

I was declared disabled and went into early retirement in 2001. I have many overlap symptoms and other neurological and rheumatologic issues as well (other than the lupus).

Hope you have gotten some answers by now.

Take care, Shari.