Driving

I had to drive with one eye closed for a while, but have not had double vision in a good 18 months. Once my prednisone level was high enough, the double vision went away, but swallowing, talking chewing got REALLY bad, then i started IVIG and things got better, then Vyvgart replaced IVIG and got even better. Now i take far less prednisone, was at 70mg a day at one point, now down to 20, with the Vyvgart, i'm still working my way down off the prednisone.

I certainly wouldn’t give up my license. I went through a six or seven month period of double vision and drove with one eye closed for a good period of the time. However, I didn’t feel secure or that I was being safe and responsible to others on the streets and roads so I have given up driving for now. I’m lucky in that I live in the household of three adults and I have transportation whenever I need it. Plus there’s always Uber. I’m hoping to get driving again, but I’ve realized that driving creates a lot of stress for a body as it requires multitasking, focusing on several things at once and takes a toll on my MG. My research and experience have let me know that even a 5-8 minute drive one way and then back again will probably wipe me out for the rest of the day.


I think the main thing to consider is the pedestrians and other drivers. And from a legal point of view, if you’re driving with double vision and have an accident and injured someone, even if you may not be charged with reckless, driving, you will certainly be liable for any damage damages that occur. Perhaps if it’s a serious accident even punitive damages if you’re driving knowing that you have double vision. It’s a pain in the you know what, but MG Grace is us with a lot of gifts that seem like booby prizes rather than gifts. Good luck and wise decision decision-making.
Love &Light,
Frank

Of course, you shouldn't drive when you can't see well and are too tired. But giving up your driver license is a big and irrevocable step. I have read all your posts and it strikes me that you have a case of MG that is not properly controlled. Are you seeing a neurologist and taking meds for gMG? Ophthalmologists often prescribe prism glasses to correct double vision, but they are not qualified to treat gMG and glasses aren't addressing the root problem. I had to drive with one eye for many months, but a regimen of pyridostigmine, azathioprine and prednisone fixed my eye and low energy problems. I have no trouble driving today. There are lots of good MG meds available. Before permanently giving up on a big piece of life, I would want to make sure I was properly cared for by a qualified neurologist.