Myasthenia Gravis For support and discussions on Myasthenia Gravis, Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes and LEMS.


advertisement
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-25-2013, 02:41 PM #1
mjp67 mjp67 is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 2
10 yr Member
mjp67 mjp67 is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 2
10 yr Member
Crazy mjp67

I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed last year with mg. Could not take prednisone. Now taking mestinon and immuran. Still having multiple symptoms daily. Struggling to stay positive.
mjp67 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote

advertisement
Old 05-25-2013, 04:01 PM #2
sandy56 sandy56 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: central florida
Posts: 125
10 yr Member
sandy56 sandy56 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: central florida
Posts: 125
10 yr Member
Smile welcome

I am new to this forum too, I was diagnosed in early May. I have gotten lots of good information and support here. Sorry about your diagnosis, glad you found us here.
Sandy
sandy56 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-25-2013, 04:28 PM #3
Stellatum Stellatum is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,215
10 yr Member
Stellatum Stellatum is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,215
10 yr Member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mjp67 View Post
I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed last year with mg. Could not take prednisone. Now taking mestinon and immuran. Still having multiple symptoms daily. Struggling to stay positive.
Hi, and welcome. How long have you been taking Imuran? What dose are you taking? I started with two pills a day (100mg), but I'm now taking five (250mg). I wish my doctor had started me on a higher dose. They say Imuran takes a long time to kick in--six months to a year. I'm doing really well now, but it's hard to know whether this is just a good spell--I get those--or the beginning of something more lasting.

Abby
Stellatum is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
pingpongman (05-25-2013)
Old 05-25-2013, 06:40 PM #4
cait24's Avatar
cait24 cait24 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Newtown, PA
Posts: 709
10 yr Member
cait24 cait24 is offline
Member
cait24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Newtown, PA
Posts: 709
10 yr Member
Default

Sorry you are experiencing symptoms. What type of symptoms do you have and how severe are they? What is your dosing schedule for Mestinon?

It takes a long time to find the combination of treatment that works for each person. I have had symptoms for over 2 years, but just got the official diagnosis 6 months ago. My MG is still not stable yet. I take 60 mg of Mestinon 4 times a day and 180 mg at night. I am currently weaning off pregnisone - down to 30mg a day. I trying to get IVIG treatments approved by insurance.

Did they scan your Thymus? I am still hoping for a thymectomy.
kathie
cait24 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:18 PM.

Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise v2.7.1 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.