newbie here, possible myasthenia gravis
 

Hi, all. This looks like a very informative website. Let's see, I'm 52 years old and have very weak arm & leg strength. Sometimes I can barely get up & out of a chair. It feels like I'm just worn out all the time. Also my right eyelid has been drooping a lot, my right eye twitches back & forth and sometimes it's hard to think of the right words correctly. Went to an ophthalmologist, who tested my eyes & had a blood test done for Acetylcholine receptor Ab profile, which came back negative. Then went to a Neurologist who did some reflex tests & ordered some more blood work. Next week I have an MRI & an ARI scheduled. Then a week after some nerve/muscle tests. Maybe I'll have an answer soon. Plus my dog has diabetes & I think his Pancreas is acting up. I'm more worried about him than myself right now. He's always there for me no matter what. I can't afford to take him to the Animal Hospital again, but he's had this before and has gotten over it at home. I waiting for work to send me my FMLA papers, test results to come back & then I can see where I'm at. Hopefully my dog "Chico" will get better soon.
Thanks, Everyone.

Hi there (and a shout out to Chico).

My name is Melody and I want to welcome you.

Here is a link to our Myasthenia Gravis forum.

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

You'll meet lots of new friends there.

Take care and again, Welcome

Melody

Greetings!!
 

slashman,

:Wave-Hello: 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. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place. There is no such thing as an idiot, it just a brief times we think we are. Check out the following there you will fine some loving members there to help you.

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

Hi slashman and Welcome, Sounds like you have some major health issues going on. A neurologist sounds like a good starting place. Let us know how all tests turn out.
This IS a wonderful place to give and receive support. When you get a diagnosis, no doubt that part of the forum is where you will be spending your time. So many kind and helpful friends here that are so knowledgable in their disorders.
Hope Chico is OK. Dogs and cats are 'family' are they. Let us know how all is with you. loretta

Thanks for all your help & sympathy. No matter what I have I'll try not to let it get me down. Chico's starting to eat a little bit so hopefully he's getting better.
Thanks, again

Hi Slashman!
 

Welcome Aboard! :hug:

As you can see already, there's alot of caring people here.
This is such a great place for support!

Glad you're here!

Rae
:grouphug: