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Old 03-12-2013, 11:03 AM
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That is a very upsetting situation Kathie. You should call your doctor right away and let them know what happened and how you are doing right now.

The pulmonary function test sounds like a vital capacity test from the readings that you gave. They should be at least 3-5 to be good, but we don't know what normal is for you. I do know that anything with a 1 in it is not good at all.

That test really needs to be in combination with another pulmonary function test that test your diaphragm function, called negative inspiratory force. That one is much more specific to MG and more telling. They should have done that one. It is where you take a breath and blow out and then put your mouth on the tube and suck in while it is blocked just as you are pulling in.

If you go in to the hospital again, they need to do that test on you. It should be above -40 but readings below -20 are not good. Usually, neuro staff will put you on a respiratory watch where you get your breathing rechecked every 4 hrs when your numbers are bad.

I hope they get you some help soon. Please let us know...
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