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During Plasma Wash I Hallucinated Is That Common
i was admitted to the hospital with-breathing difficulties broken voice excess sweating
Hallucinations are not listed as a common side effect of plasma exchange for myasthenia gravis. Common side effects include:
- Change in heart rate or blood pressure
- Sweating
- Feeling faint or… read more
What Should I Expect From My First Plasma Perithesis
I have GMG
Thank you Leonice - nice and prqctical words from experience. That is what I was looking for. I will take a book1
Is There Any Natural Remedies Any One Has Tried To Help Acetylcholine Transmission For MG
The provided context does not mention any natural remedies for improving acetylcholine transmission in myasthenia gravis. The focus is on medical treatments such as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors… read more
Are There Any Additional Treatments Anyone Has Tried That Can Be Added To IVIG Monthly Treatments? Oxygen Levels Are Constantly Low?
For managing myasthenia gravis, there are several treatment options that can be considered alongside IVIG (Intravenous Immunoglobulin). Here are some additional treatments:
1. Plasma Exchange (Plasma… read more
May A Crisis Sometimes Feel Like An Asthma Attack? I Have Never Been In Crisis, But Have Had Had Asthma In The Past.
I thought I just swallowed something wrong but I continued to cough for a while & continue to feel congested.
I hear you! I’m going through the same thing they will not give us a list of antibiotics we can take! Only what we can’t take, which is virtually everything! No doctor wants to take responsibility to… read more
I Will Start Transfusion Monday. Is There Anythinbg I Can Do To Make This The Most Positive Eperience And Likely To Help Me?
LRP4 - Mg diagnosis after many tests with neurologist. Arms, legs, hands affected. Difficukt speaking at times.
My husbsnd had 6 of the plasmapharesis done.They told us that 4 is the usual dose but he responded so well they decided to do 6. It helped him tremendoulsly in his recovery. He was like he was… read more
Has Anyone Shifted From Cellcept To One Of The New Biologics? And, If So, What Was Your Experience.
I had acute onset of MG with serious exacerbations (on ventilator for a week) almost 4 years ago. After multiple rounds of plasma pheresis, steroids, etc., I was able to move to 2000 mg Cellcept daily as only meds and did quite well. Recently, however, I have noticed a return in fatigue and weakness and will be seeing my neurologist next week to consider altering medication. Thus my question about shift from Cellcept to one of the new biologics. Thank you.
Switching from Cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil) to a biologic medication for myasthenia gravis (MG) is a significant decision that should be made in consultation with your neurologist. Here are some… read more
Can GMG Effect The Heart Even After A Thymectomy And For Patients Not Checking Positive For Antibodies?
Atrial Fib occurred at time diagnosis, but was not diagnosed until years later. MG 2010, AF 2013, and currently CHF 2022.
So a lot of ppl have heart issues in addition to; however, sometimes when the lungs do not get enough air, the heart beats faster to try and compensate. That’s what I’ve been dealing with.
Has Anyone Had Knee Or Hip Replacement? Did It Require Plamapharesis?
Thank you for input Eric. I’ve been talking with my PCP about it. I’m trying to just use a brace strength training stretching and volteran gel. It’s scary to think about that kind of surgery with all… read more
My Doctor Is Suggesting Imuran Or Cell Cept. Any Experiences With These?
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