[wild_cat]

So...I had an appointment with my GP today and he suspects I have MG and carotid sinus hypersensitivity (Jana - you're a genius! ). He has suggested a trial of mestinon once he has consulted a neuro on safety measures. Do you have any idea whether there are any side effects to taking mestinon which may be dangerous to CSH?
Thanks for your thoughts
wild_cat

[jana]

Originally Posted by wild_cat

So...I had an appointment with my GP today and he suspects I have MG and carotid sinus hypersensitivity (Jana - you're a genius! ). He has suggested a trial of mestinon once he has consulted a neuro on safety measures. Do you have any idea whether there are any side effects to taking mestinon which may be dangerous to CSH?
Thanks for your thoughts
wild_cat

(Jana - you're a genius! ). Hahahaha -- NOT even, but thanks!! I had syncope in my neuro's office one time -- and of course HAD to Google and try to figure out WHY! Came across vaso-vagal and the rest is history.

As for side effects, I'm thinking actually Mestinon "might" be beneficial. It helps with a handful of low blood pressure-type disorders, like POTS -- that can cause fainting. If I recall, it is only contraindicated in people with intestinal obstructive disorders and with certain types of urinary problems. Asthmatics are supposed to use with caution -- but, I've got asthma and haven't had any problems with Mestinon.

[FREDH]

Originally Posted by wild_cat

So...I had an appointment with my GP today and he suspects I have MG and carotid sinus hypersensitivity (Jana - you're a genius! ). He has suggested a trial of mestinon once he has consulted a neuro on safety measures. Do you have any idea whether there are any side effects to taking mestinon which may be dangerous to CSH?
Thanks for your thoughts
wild_cat

Hi Wild Cat,
Here I am in San Antonio, Tx, allergy capitol of the world, and I do have allergies. I take mestinon, and have never noticed any differences with my allergies. Unfortunatly, it does not help them either. Hope these notes may help you.

FREDH

[FREDH]

Originally Posted by wild_cat

So...I had an appointment with my GP today and he suspects I have MG and carotid sinus hypersensitivity (Jana - you're a genius! ). He has suggested a trial of mestinon once he has consulted a neuro on safety measures. Do you have any idea whether there are any side effects to taking mestinon which may be dangerous to CSH?
Thanks for your thoughts
wild_cat

Hi,

Sorry about previous answer to your question. Not being in the medical field, I mis-understood the nature of csh. Anyway just trying to be of help. Hope jana's answer was of some help.
FREDH