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Grand Magnate
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,306
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Grand Magnate
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,306
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Mike, I'm glad the appointment went well.
I'm confused about something though. Why Neostigmine, aka Prostigmin? It does the same thing as Mestinon and doesn't last as long. So the chance of it helping your ptosis and double vision (DV) is basically the same as Mestinon.
Usually the only thing that helps some people with DV is Pred or another immunosuppressant. I'm sorry if that upsets you but that's sort of the reality with MG.
You can use gel packs or cold washcloths to improve the eye area, though not too cold.
I would be very wary about taking both of those drugs at the same time. The chance of having an overdose of the drugs will be higher due to that. Too much of Mestinon or Neostigmine and you can have a cholinergic crisis, which is when the drug, not the disease, makes you weaker. Please check with your pharmacist about that! I've attached the PDF on it for you.
I had to point that out. Sorry if that upsets you.
Annie
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