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Old 02-13-2013, 02:34 PM
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Default Waiting for diagnosis

Hi everyone, waiting for my MRI & MRA & blood work results from yesterday. Had test for Acetylcholine receptor Ab profile which came back negative. Have classic symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis though. Started with arms & legs weak & extremely fatigued all the time. Then about 2 months ago progressed to right eyelid drooping, right eye twitching, head drooping & bobbing, trouble speaking and my jaw would get tired when eating. When I would talk I couldn't think of the next or right word to say and the volume of my voice was way lower. It got worse when I was working 10-11 hrs 6 days a week for a couple of weeks straight. During this time I was also giving my dog insulin shots and taking care of my mom who is 77. Sometimes I can barely get up out of a chair and find it very difficult to walk normal. I guess working overtime all the time ( driving Bobcats, Fork-lift, front-loader etc.. ) is just too much right now. Doctor wrote me a note not to operate heavy equipment, which of course work said "no restrictions", which they sent me home. I could of worked on the sort-line which other people have done before. Seems like they treat everyone different there. Just hate waiting for results to come in.
Well, I feel a little just letting all that out.
Thanks everyone for letting me vent.
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