Originally Posted by shadelashawn

Hi everyone!

I stumbled upon this forum by chance today. I wanted to know more about the side effects of Mestinon. For some reason I feel like I have symptoms of early menopause for some reason. There is so much info out there on the internet and a lot of the symptoms for one condition are the same as symptoms for another. I just want to speak with people who are like me or have experienced what I have experienced. I was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis 12 1/2 year ago and have been taking Mestinon well through my pubescent year. It ruined my childhood, along with Prednisone. I remember being a happy, vibrant and outgoing young girl until the insecurities of the disease crept into my life. Anyway, I'm here to learn from others and maybe hear what other have to say about getting older and growing with the disease. I know that it sometimes progresses with age and I live everyday in fear. If anyone could offer any advice on how to cope or their own experiences, I would greatly appreciate it.

thanks,