[djvallejo]

Hi Everyone,

My husband had minor surgery this week (unrelated to MG). He came home feeling pretty good but less than 24 hrs later was at the weakest I have seen him in a long time. He was on Darvocet for pain once we got home and I can't find anywhere that it is contraindicated. He also had Demerol after surgery & I know that is on the list but didn't have an problem until we got home. He is doing better now (no more Darvocet) but I wondered if anyone else has had an experience like this? Personally, I think the Wii he got for Father's Day & was allowed to open early is the best medicine he's had in a long time.

Thank you - Alison

[jana]

Alison, it might be the meds that are causing the weakness, BUT, I think that the surgery itself that is far more likely the REASON for his problems. Surgery is interpreted by the body as an "assault" -- and causes an increase of antibodies -- and antibodies cause an increase in MG symptoms........it takes a little while for the antibodies to "ramp up" -- 24 to 48 hours sounds about right.

So sorry that your hubby has to endure this -- but, so NICE that he has a GREAT gift to play with!!!

[djvallejo]

Originally Posted by jana

Alison, it might be the meds that are causing the weakness, BUT, I think that the surgery itself that is far more likely the REASON for his problems. Surgery is interpreted by the body as an "assault" -- and causes an increase of antibodies -- and antibodies cause an increase in MG symptoms........it takes a little while for the antibodies to "ramp up" -- 24 to 48 hours sounds about right.

So sorry that your hubby has to endure this -- but, so NICE that he has a GREAT gift to play with!!!

Thanks Jana! That's what we were thinking too but I wanted to see if anyone had experienced similar issues. I'm glad he's feeling better & out of bed, but I may have to ground him and our daughter from the Wii! We are a VERY competitive family and there could be bloodshed!!