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Side Effects From Pyridostigmine(Mestinon)

Have you experienced any side effects from the MG treatment Pyridostigmine, commonly called Mestinon? This article on our website, https://myasthenia-gravis.com/treatment/ache-inhibitor, discusses the side effects of these kinds of medications, acetylcholinesterase...

MG & Vision

I am 68 years old and I was diagnosed with MG last March when I woke up one day and I had double vision and I couldn’t open my left...

Still no remission 10 months after thymectomy.

I was told that remission wasn't guaranteed after thymectomy. But I'm still disappointed. I'm restarting IVIG and still battling Mestinon side effects. Does anyone have any encouraging words?...

muscle cramping

with my MG the leg cramps come on early morning and also foot cramps without warning. They seem to be getting more severe lately. my hands have cramps in the...

Breathing problems

I'm a 47 year old male and I was diagnosed with the dok7 variant of congenital myasthenia about a year ago. I've been symptomatic for a few years, but all...

Awful problems after covid jab

Smell in the nose. Occasionally hot and sweaty problems with eyes could that be the vaccine or covid itself...

Have you had an MG flare or crisis after a vaccination (not COVID)?

Have you had an MG flare or crisis after a vaccination (not COVID)? https://myasthenia-gravis.com/vaccines If you are comfortable sharing, which vaccine was it? Vaccines can be of concern for those...

Huperzine-A

I have found that Huperzine-A (a Chinese herb) was originally found to be of help with Alzheimer, has shown some value with MG as well ... Does anyone have any...

One word to describe the past month

Describe how you have felt this past month with one word....

More patient control of Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) dosing?

The acetylcholinesterase-inhibition properties of Pyridostigmine (pyri) only last a handful of hours. The doctor's Rx very specifically regulates the dosing period and amount. For example, a common Rx for pyri...

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