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Old 05-07-2008, 08:21 AM #1
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I was just diagnosed and found this site so I hope it helps.
I am starting mestinon. Anyone one out there with advice about this med?
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Hi Josie - welcome to NeuroTalk!

What were you dx with? We have many forums here that can possibly help you.
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Hi Josie - welcome to NeuroTalk!

What were you dx with? We have many forums here that can possibly help you.
I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and I'm feeling the fear right now. They just started mistinon.
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here is the link to the forum for your illness
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum77.html
welcome to neuro talk I know you will met many great people. and it is nice to meet you b.t.w.
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Hello Josie; welcome to neurotalk.

I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis, but at the same time I'm pleased that you've found your way here to us.

You'll meet some rather special people around these forums, and you're sure to get the help and support that you'll probably be needing right now. So...... make yourself comfortable, and enjoy your stay.

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Hello Josie and Welcome to NeuroTalk. Sorry about your DX, but am glad you found us.. You'll find alot of great info here along w/many caring members. Please make yourself at home..

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I don't know if you may have had a chance to check this out:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/d...o/drug_Ma.html

Mestinon® see Pyridostigmine
Mestinon® Syrup see Pyridostigmine
Mestinon® Timespan® see Pyridostigmine
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Thank you all for making me feel so welcome here.!!!!!
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Alffe- How did you know? I read the whole page. I've decided to take a nap. I'm so tired and so tired of being tired. The mestinon isn't sitting well on my tummy. I want to work on art and can't. no strength. I appreciate your presence on this board! Thank you dear one.
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