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Old 02-22-2010, 07:39 AM #1
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My elderly father was just diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. He's on Mestinon and Prednisone, but now he is unable to swallow so he is in the hospital getting the drugs through an IV. Anyone have information and/or advice?

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Hello, and welcome to NT! I'm sorry about your father, and I hope you can find clarification and help here. There are so many nice and helpful people on this board!

Here is the link to the MG forum:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum77.html
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So sorry your father has MG. Here is the link for that forum:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum77.html

They can do special x-rays while swallowing, to diagnose the inability to swallow.

He can also have a feeding tube placed, so you can crush and run through the tube. Works out great if needed. You can keep the patient hydrated, give them prune juice and things they normally wouldn't want to swallow.

Just a thought or two.

I pray he gets stronger. Give him extra hugs.
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Hi SP and welcome to neurotalk,

Sorry your Father has mg and is in hospital at the moment.

I think if you wander on over to the MG forum, using the links above you will find all of us there able to help you out,
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Welcome to the site.

And I'm also sorry to hear about the problems your father is
experiencing. Just hang in there.

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