Bloodthinners, qmg, emg
 

Hi there,

I have MG for 4 years now. But now I got a letter for an EMG.
Is it normal to have an EMG though there's no doubt you have MG? A.k.a. is an EMG used to measure the progress, or the severity at this moment?
Or is this to check if I really do have MG?

Next, I have a QMG. I always hate those, because it's such a snapshot you know. What if I can drink the whole cup with water, though I can't at home?
What's the use?

And I wonder, Why can't you take bloodthinners if you have a QMG?

No one? :(

Ravenclaw, who did the letter come from - your doctor or social security/disability? I have not been down this route yet but why are they doing an emg and not an sfemg. I just looked up the QMG, I did not know this formal kind of accessment existed. Is this how they first diagnosed you? Are your antibodies negative?


thanks
kathie

No, I thought we were all sure I have MG. I was tested positive for anti musk and anti achr, and positive EMG and positive sfEMG those 4 years ago. I've never had a QMG before.

Can this mean they want to test again if I really do have it? I just don't understand why I should get another EMG, only if they A) aren't sure I have MG or B) see what the progress is. But I've never heard of an EMG being a tool to measure the progress of the MG. Does anyone know?

Thanks Kathie!

I would talk to your doctor. Are they going to assess you on or off your medication? Were there any instructions regarding taking/not taking your medication before the test? It seems to me if you are on your meds they are not accessing your true state. Are they trying to see how much the meds are helping?


kathie