Annie, You've read the list of contraindicated drugs for MG, right? Any anesthesia would make MG worse. If you get so bad that you can't swallow, can't breathe well or can't move, you need to dial 911. The effects of it can last for more than simply hours. You could feel even worse in the next couple of days. You have to let a doctor, like your pulmonologist, be aware of this.

And as far as the contrast for an MRI, it is usually Gadolinium. It is absolutely NOT necessary. That contrast has caused significant reactions in some people and, in some, it can cause permanent kidney damage. You can ALWAYS refuse a drug.

Blindly following "doctor's orders" can kill someone with MG.

When you have the swallow study, you should have someone drive you. And stay home with you afterwards to keep an eye on you.

This is not at all funny. You are in bad shape and not getting good care. What is going on with you has not been completely defined or thoroughly treated. By taking any drugs like this right now, they are putting your life at risk.

I hope you will get better. If you don't, you HAVE TO get help. And not here on the internet but in the ER.

Annie