Yeah, that's a direct quote from the MG book I have at home called "Neuromuscular Junction Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment." It's by Meriggioli (IL), Howard (UNC) and Harper (Mayo). And I think every MGer should have a copy of that quote in their purse or wallet if they ever have a crisis! Maybe on the back of their medical alert card. The "hospitalist" who discharged me after my crisis said, in a very mocking tone, you must have been anxious because your ABG's showed hyperventilation. If I hadn't been so weak, I might've been able to throw an intelligent debate session her way. I've never been anxious or even used a paper bag! Makes me nuts how both ignorant and insulting some doctors can be.

I never took debate in high school. I just took it at home. Oy.

I'm very sorry to hear about that father who's been diagnosed with ALS. I can hardly talk about that disease it upsets me so much. I hope it's an accurate diagnosis. I'm very sorry for him and his family.

Annie