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11-17-2016, 07:56 AM | #8 | ||
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Hi,
I'm new to the group .... I'm also fairly new to myasthenia gravis, stiff-person syndrome and POTS dysautonomia. Anyway, that drug is definitely heavy duty and I personally wouldn't start there at all. It's extremely concerning to hear that you're having that much trouble breathing! What city/state are you located in? My doctor is in Dover, NH and he saved my life just in time. The MG has a good hold on my lungs and you need to be extremely careful if in fact it is MG attacking yours! I started with a low dose and quickly titred it up - MESTINON. My doctor immediately set me up for IVIG infusions in my home. This is the standard treatment. You should know pretty quickly when you take the Mestinon - I know I felt improvement in my breathing and my muscle weakness right away. Go to the ER about your breathing. Ask the hospitalist to please give you a trial of Mestinon while you're there at the hospital so they can supervise you. Ask them to call in a neurologist to do a consult. Don't wait on your lungs - please. Educate yourself as much as possible. God bless, Kelley Z |
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