Hello fellow MGers!

I feel very fortunate to have found this site!!! I was diagnosed with MG two weeks ago. I am on 60mg of mestinon 3x daily (thinking I should maybe do 4?)

What a frustrating experience so far ... one year for diagnosis ... I went from teaching Martial Arts / backpacking / tournament softball / etc to NOT BEING ABLE TO DO ANYTHING I would fall if I tried to sprint / I went from being a top level hitter to striking out (in slowpitch!!!) eyes drooping / no smile / etc etc. My symptoms came on within a two week period (normal??)

With just two weeks of treatment I feel 1000% better but I wonder if I will ever return to the level I was. I can finally lift weights again / started jogging (wow did cardio go away quick) / close to sprinting / no drooping eyes / actually smile again. I haven't tried hitting yet but plan to this weekend (fingers crossed)

CAT scan for thymus is scheduled ... was told 70% of thymectomies result in complete recovery from MG ... it just goes away!??? I guess this whole thing can just go away as quickly as it came on?? what do any of you think?

I am a K9 Handler (explosives/narcotics) and I have been hiding this whole thing for a year!!! I was very close to retiring early because I knew eventually my safety would be in jeapordy. I finally feel safe again. I know if a "struggle" happens I now have the strength (again) to protect myslef as well as others....WHEW

What a relief to find you all ... LOVE U GUYS already

Joe

Hi, and welcome to NT! This is such a great place with so many friendly, caring, and helpful people.

We're glad you found us!

I'm going to take a shot here and guess that MG is Myasthenia Gravis. Below is a link to the forum. If not, let me know and I or someone else would be happy to direct you where you need to go.

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

yes it is and THANK YOU

Hello There!

.........well, I'm glad we got the abbreviation correct but I'm sorry that has to be the reason we meet!

Your post actually is inspiring! You are a GO-getter! ......makes me wanna get up off my #$% and do a flip or something

You will find so many caring people here, and more support than you'll know what to do with! Becoming a part of this forum is the best medicine I've found...

NEVER give up your dream!

<<--- Dat's right, Joe!

Caring
Rae

Wow, Joe -- sounds like they could have made a reality show about your life. You've been so active and involved -- good for you!!!

Sorry for your diagnosis of MG, but glad you are taking it as a challenge to overcome.

Welcome to NeuroTalk!!!