Hi all. I'm Mark, a 61 year old man in the San Francisco bay area. I was just recently diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis although I have been suffering with the symptoms for the last six months..I just didn't know what it was. I have been put on Menstinon and Prednisone. I completed a IVIg treatment four days ago and am hoping to see some positive results. My symptoms (in my opinion) are also aggrevated by the fact that I am dependent...okay, addicted to...Ativan, a short-acting benzodiazapine that I have been taking for over ten years. Things seem to be going downhill but I keep telling myself these are early days in my treatment and that things will improve. I hope to find others here who are in the same or similar boat so we can encourage and inform each other and hopefully all get through this. Well that's about it for my intro. May God bless you all, ease your suffering and speed your recoveries.

Welcome to NT !

This is such a great place for support and understanding!
I see you've already found your way over to the MG forum . Make yourself right at home - this is a very down-to-earth atmosphere.

You certainly aren't alone in this.
Friends are on the way!

Caring,
Rae

Mark,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. As Rrae said, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene