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I Was Initially Diagnosed With MG @ 53. Today I Struggle With Muscle Weakness In Both Arms. It Has Progressed & I Will Share With My Family

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Hammond, IN

My old doc said i was in remission in 2015. I had a crisis in 2022 and my symptoms have progressed dramatically. I have intense left side min migraines. Double vision and droopy eye lids both someday, I fall asleep 3-4xs a day, swallowing is difficult most days, I just eat slower and find foods easy to swallow, pain wakes me at night if I lay on my leftside too long. I've had severe muscle pain and weakness in both my arms for over 3 months now. Lately just walking drains me. Prior to 2022 my… read more

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6 Types of Myasthenia Gravis: What Are the Differences? Read Article...
A MGteam Member

Check on myasthenia.org under newly diagnosed and then find a support group. Many meet via Zoom so you can join any that meet your time needs. Joining a support group helped me with so many answers. Best of luck.

March 24
A MGteam Member

I'm sorry to hear of the rough time you're having with MG. It sounds so much like my journey when I was first diagnosed 31 years ago. Are you seeing a neuromuscular neurologist? They are more knowledge with MG and the various treatments.

March 8
A MGteam Member

Get in touch with Myasthenia gravis unmasked they may know of a good MD in your area. If not they can give you advice. They have helped me so many times.

March 7
A MGteam Member

Thanks for all the info. I appreciate yall

March 27
A MGteam Member

Rebecca is awesome

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