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Lately About 20 Minutes After Eating, I Find That My Chest Becomes Tight & Short Of Breath, Lightheaded. Does Anyone Else Have This Happen?

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Grantville, KS
December 1
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Experiencing shortness of breath and chest tightness after eating can be concerning, especially for those with myasthenia gravis. Here are some points to consider:

- Triggers: Stress, physical exertion, and certain medications can worsen symptoms
- Myasthenic Crisis: This is a severe condition where respiratory muscles Show Full Answer

Experiencing shortness of breath and chest tightness after eating can be concerning, especially for those with myasthenia gravis. Here are some points to consider:

- Triggers: Stress, physical exertion, and certain medications can worsen symptoms.
- Myasthenic Crisis: This is a severe condition where respiratory muscles fail to function properly, requiring immediate medical attention.
- Cholinergic Crisis: Overmedication can lead to similar symptoms.

It's crucial to discuss these symptoms with your healthcare provider to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

December 1
A MGteam Member

My Neurologist wants me to start Prednisone , I told him I want to enjoy some little relief I have now for a couple months , because I've been through the ringer the last 4 years , so we'll talk in April , but let me know how your doing on it very curious❤

December 4
A MGteam Member

I just came from my Doctor 3 month check up. He is going to start me on low dose Prednisone 10 mg along with my Mestinon that I take four times per day already.

December 4
A MGteam Member

I had similar symptoms before diagnosis. Lesser on minimum pyrodosigmine (mestinon).suggest Dr. Increase your dosage

December 4
A MGteam Member

Thank you Diane, I have an appointment this Wednesday with my doctor. I struggle with breathing when this happens, I have been taking mestinon on the onset and within 30 minutes I am better.

December 2

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