i was diagnosed with MG in 01. i have double vision, muscle weakness in extremities hips throat, neck shoulders, and face.sometimes my tongue feels like it weighs 10 lbs. i recently was sent to a rheumatologist by my PCP as he thought i may have Lupus also. i was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica a year a go. i am also insulin dependent. i am over weight and have lost weight, but gained it back especially when on prednisone. i struggle with this constantly. the rheumatologist basically told me to get a lap band. He went on to say if there are problems eith the anesthesia to get it with a local. My PCP had never considered it before because of the complications with anesthesia. He also stated that I had no choice but to get it and it it killed me it wuld not be a big loss as i do not have a good quality of life. i went to see a bariatric surgeon and he kis reluctant to do it without much thought and consultation. he told me to try and find someone who has MG and has had the lap band surgery. I was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia two months ago. i need to to do 20 minutes of aerobic exercise to help with that. i am having difficulty with due to repetitive movements. does anyone have anything to offer here. i am willing to do what i need to do. the exercise is very painful, but i try to do it. i have much trouble breathing sometimes after the exercise and i have not gotten to 20 minutes and have been at this for 6 weeks. i would appreciate any input.
kater