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How Long Did It Take For You To See Some Relief From Symptoms After Taking Your Medications? I Take Mestinon And Have Had 4 Days Of IVIG.

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Virginia, IL
4 days ago
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I used to be on IVIG and I started with 1 infusion every day for 5 days, and then 1 monthly. It took 2-3 months before I noticed an improvement. It did help a lot with everything except my vision issues.

3 days ago
A MGteam Member

The time it takes to see symptom relief can vary. Mestinon often provides quick, temporary relief from muscle weakness, while IVIG may take a few days to weeks to show improvement. IVIG effects are temporary and typically last weeks to months. If you're not noticing changes or have concerns, consult your doctor to adjust Show Full Answer

The time it takes to see symptom relief can vary. Mestinon often provides quick, temporary relief from muscle weakness, while IVIG may take a few days to weeks to show improvement. IVIG effects are temporary and typically last weeks to months. If you're not noticing changes or have concerns, consult your doctor to adjust your treatment plan.

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