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...

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CarlyMichelle 09/22/2014

I've come down with a nasty cold/cough this weekend. It's been rough and is getting worse. My asthma is still under control and ox levels ok, but I'm nervous. Why? That nasty dc68 virus! I don't want my kids to get my cold b/c it could be dc68! I'm washing hands a lot and keeping them away. They both have asthma issues that really flare when they are sick.
I'm scared for them. :(

Carly

annkemp 09/22/2014

So sorry to hear
Take care

Barbel 09/22/2014

Spray Lysol a lot, air the house out often, use face masks? I hope it passes soon.

mermaid3 09/22/2014

I had a cold last week, took Ecchanecia and Airborne at first sign of symptoms. Also drank alot of water and got as much rest as possible. the cold stayed mild and only lasted 4 days.

I also have asthma and know the fear you talk about . Usually a cold turns into a nasty bout of bronchitis and I have to get abreathing Tx. at doc office, esp if I don't jump on my treatment plan right away. Oh yeah I will also take nyquil a couple nights to ensure proper rest.

I know not everyone can tolerate certain meds, so this is what works for me, proceed with caution. Handwashing is Huge!!!

Hope your kids avoid the dc68, I heard it causes ahigh fever and a really bad cough where you can't catch your breath, double whammy for asthmatics!!

deleted_user 09/22/2014

So sorry you aren't feeling well. All we need is a cold to add to our other problems. I hope your kids manage not to catch it. As stated in an earlier post wash your hands and keep the Lysol out. Hope you feel better soon.
Michele

cgreens 09/23/2014

I have never heard of this virus. What is it?

Feel better soon

GreenMarie 09/28/2014

This link tells more about this virus.

http://ajnoffthecharts.com/2014/09/15/enterovirus-d68-precautions-surveillance-yes-alarm-no/

First of all, sorry you have it....and will hope that you get care if you need it with your asthma especially it can really cause more problems.
Will hope your children do not get it!

Everyone here already gave you very good advice. Clean surfaces more often.....Wash hands more frequently and have your childfren do the same.......and cover your cough even wearing a mask if needed.

Hope you are better soon! Marie

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