Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disease leading to fluctuating muscle weakness and fatiguability. The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after periods of rest. Although myasthenia gravis may affect any voluntary muscle, muscles that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, and...
*Hugs* Maureen... Whatever "normal" is, I've realized its simply an adaptation to our new lives with MG, usually if we can achieve some sort of stability. Don't give up on your loved ones, even if it may take them a while to come around to the "acceptance" portion of it.
Sounds like you have an excellent neuro and are moving in the right direction.
Hugs, Larissa ;)
I know it seems overwhelming now, but you will get thru this. I am having my IVIG treatment at home as I write. My battery is totally drained and I am good for nothing right now. But in a few days I will be back to near "normal". I hope the treatments helps you too.
I'm sorry your ct scan had some bad results. Just take it slow, don't rush into anything. you will feel better
Hang in there!
Judith
I am on 60 mg of mestinon 4x per day and Cellcept 2x. I too need to be careful at work and take my meds ON TIME. If I don't I'll sound like a drunk.
The past couple of months have been good. Getting on top of things and getting the right meds is key.
Worry helps no one. Keep a positive attitude and know that there are some of us out there who are doing alright in spite of MG.
Clearly it has crossed over into new/different symptoms, but in the meantime i am doing what I can to keep things as normal as I can. Just gonna keep moving forward.. one step at a time...
I'm not married, but I do have a wonderful boyfriend that is very supportive. He hasn't always been. It took him going with me to the dr for him to realize what I was dealing with. My neuro made a point of telling him that my "normal" will never be what it was before MG. She explained to him what prednisone was going to do to my body and the side effects of all my meds. He know understands my life has to operate at a slower pace. I have a wonderful dr and I am so thankful she took the time to explain MG to Scott. If she hadn't I'm not sure our relationship would have lasted.
As far as IVIG goes it is my lifeline. It really gives me what little strength I have. I understand your desire to research treatments and meds, but don't wait to long. The sooner you find a treatment that works for you the sooner you'll start feeling better.
You used one of my favorite sayings in your post. I am always putting my big girl panties on and fighting my way through. I hope I never lose those big girl panties.
Michele
I think I pretend I am much better then I am while at work as it's only a new job. I am sure they think I must drink on the sly as I lose my balance and my concentration is a bit off - but I just do what I can and think I will bluff as long as I can. That's my new normal.
Good luck sorting through your particular path.
moving forward one day at a time..
Maureen
If you need a sternotomy, just keep in mind that the physical stress of the surgery can cause an exacerbation of symptoms, so even if you don't want IVIG every month repeatedly, there might be some benefit to having one treatment (would you get plex?) just to get you through the surgery until you're more stable.
I'm glad your husband went with you to the doctor, it really does help to have support and understanding from loved ones. Right, just take it one day at a time. I hope everything goes well for you and you start feeling better soon.
There was a time when I could do zero pushups, even with the aid of IVIG and mestinon. Cellcept has brought me back. Today I did 33 pushups!