Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) Shortage in UKYou may be among the many frantic over the pyridostigmine (mestinon) shortage in the United Kingdom. --- How has this affected you? Has your doctor adjust your treatment to accommodate?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCrisisTreatmentTriggers
Highest Steroid Dose You’ve Been PrescribedWhat is the highest steroid dose you have been prescribed for Myasthenia symptoms? Did a doctor order this after you were in a crisis or significant flare? Have you been...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesCrisisSymptomsTreatment
Did Your MG First Symptoms Happen All at Once, a Crisis?A Myasthenic Crisis is the most severe event Myasthenia gravis can cause. Although it can vary, a crisis typically involves weakening multiple muscles, double vision, unsteady balance, and swallowing difficulties...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAwarenessCrisisNewly Diagnosed
Surgery caused an MG crisis and Death (Throat stopped working)My mom (74 yrs. old) recently passed away after being approved for a surgery to fix her broken arm. The anesthesia and surgery created enough stress that triggered a crisis...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCrisisSurgeryTriggers
Myasthenia flare up Hi all, I was diagnosed at 21 years old, with mg and thymoma over 2 years ago. I was treated with steroids, IV and chemotherapy for thymoma tumour and have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessCrisis