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...
Today was the second time that I have had some very unusual symptoms. I can't figure out what is causing this. I am not even sure that it is even MG related.
Both times I had just eaten (different types of meals) and some alcohol. The alcohol was also different types of drinks. The first time was literally only a few sips. The second I did have 2 drinks but far from drunk.
Now the symptoms:
It starts with dizziness and a feeling of being almost out of body. Kind of like being really drugged up on medication or being very drunk.
Then very nauseated. Visibly pale with purple lips. Profuse all over body sweats. Literally dripping sweat in cool temperatures. I also have some minor breathing problems. Like hyper ventilating to a small extent but I am not scared or panicked.
Now this its the weird part. Both arms from the shoulders down go somewhat numb and tingly. It feels as if they have fallen asleep from the armpit down.
All of this lasts about 20 minutes or so. Then I lay down and am completely out for about 3 hours. Which is about 2 hours longer than a normal rest time.
Three last time it happened I called the neuro and got the nurse who said if it happened again to go to the ER. I didn't go this time because by the time I would have even gotten to the waiting room it would have been over. The only thing different this time is this evening I have been very hot even though I remained indoors.
Thoughts?
Kimber
Both times I had just eaten (different types of meals) and some alcohol. The alcohol was also different types of drinks. The first time was literally only a few sips. The second I did have 2 drinks but far from drunk.
Now the symptoms:
It starts with dizziness and a feeling of being almost out of body. Kind of like being really drugged up on medication or being very drunk.
Then very nauseated. Visibly pale with purple lips. Profuse all over body sweats. Literally dripping sweat in cool temperatures. I also have some minor breathing problems. Like hyper ventilating to a small extent but I am not scared or panicked.
Now this its the weird part. Both arms from the shoulders down go somewhat numb and tingly. It feels as if they have fallen asleep from the armpit down.
All of this lasts about 20 minutes or so. Then I lay down and am completely out for about 3 hours. Which is about 2 hours longer than a normal rest time.
Three last time it happened I called the neuro and got the nurse who said if it happened again to go to the ER. I didn't go this time because by the time I would have even gotten to the waiting room it would have been over. The only thing different this time is this evening I have been very hot even though I remained indoors.
Thoughts?
Kimber
Kimber
I hope you get answers and feel better soon.
Larissa
I had uncommon symptoms of....... Pancreatitis! And yes some of you guessed it. It was made worse by that nasty little liquid alcohol!
So I will be here over night with minimal food and more tests in the morning to check for pancreas size and hall stones.
Is there some sort of prize for symptoms that do not match the disorder? Well I grouses I was right when I said weird!
Hopefully my room will have a better signal so I can wander the DS while I'm bored.
Kimber
Cathi
Bee, I didn't know anyone could have blood pressure that high! What are they doing, that has got to be a worry. Please let us know how that is going, unless I missed it. Some posts I completely miss them.
hugs,
Annette
So I got admitted for pancreatitis. Because my enzyme levels looked like pancreatitis. They were going to starve he for the night because they didn't want me nauseas and vomiting. But I complained because I am not nauseated unless I take Mestinon without food.
The shift doctor comes in and talks to me and says that my current symptoms other than the enzyme levels do not look like pancreatitis. He says I can eat regularly. And since I'm here and my other symptoms are presenting differently I get a cardiac monitor for the night.
So the real diagnosis is?
Kimber
Now I am waiting to see what glorious food they serve or nations veterans. They say the doc could come in anytime between now and noon. I guess I am in limbo between now and then.
Kimber
Hooked me up with a cardio unit.
For my heart. It is a veterans hospital but apparently they don't give out cargo units here. Those are still at the base.
I bet you wish Dr. House would show up, even though he'd be crabby and insulting.
You are cracking me up so early this morning. I hope you don't have to wait long for the doctor.
Enjoy your breakfast. Maybe you can nap while you wait. It doesn't sound like you slept a lot last night.
Cathi