Hi,

I was just diagnosed with myasthenia. My Doctor called today saying the blood tests came back and it looks like MG. I am so scared!

It all started about nine months after I had my son (only child). I have arm/leg weakness and double vision every now and then. I have had double vision off and on since I was 13 (I'm now 29), my eye Doctor has always said it was a muscle imbalance, not sure if it was always a sigh MG. It comes and goes, I'll be strong for a couple of weeks then for a couple weeks the weakness will return. It is more of an annoyance right now, not anything dibilitating.

I workout lifting weights three times a week, it's weird because I can lift 200 pounds on the leg press with no problem, but when I try to do a squat I can't do it (I fell a couple of months so squats aren't on the routine anymore). Does anyone know if lifting weights can speed up the muscle/nerve problem? I have lifted weights for the last 6 years and can't imagine not doing it anymore!!

Do you know if it will just keep getting worse and worse? I do not have the eating/breathing/heavy neck problems, but are those things that are going to happen with increased weakness? Sorry to be asking so many questions. My Doctor seemed like he was kinda annoyed when I tried to ask questions.

Also do you know if there any natural remedies/herbs/vitamins that help with the problems? It looks like there is no way to get around taking prescriptions, but is there anything natural to take, and/or any diet changes that have helped any of you? Not sure if it has anything to do with it, but it seems when I get at least 90 grams of protein, and keep processed foods out I'm stronger.

Thanks!
Kristy