We almost lost our mother to MG in January 2007. Now she’s a spunky 93-year-old, kicking ass and taking names.
It’s important to recognize the symptoms. Three doctors failed to diagnose her correctly. One ER doctor said, “She’s just getting old”, and sent her home.
My sister, Baldwn77, went online and diagnosed her, faxed the info she learned to the hospital’s neurology department, and a doctor called her within minutes telling her to get Mom there ASAP. Not tomorrow! Today.
With IVIG and steroids she bounced back within a couple days. Seems it can be diagnosed with a certain blood test but the test isn’t something that’s typically done.
She was a very, very sick woman when she went into the hospital. Almost didn’t make it.
Double vision
Difficulty swallowing
Difficulty breathing
Loss of muscle function in arms and fingers
Just so you know the most common symptoms. Can be controlled with medication. Can be fatal if not treated.
Wow! That’s a remarkable story! So glad it worked out for your mom, and I’m so glad your sister did the research that saved her! Your story illustrates why the public needs to be informed of the symptoms of this devastating disease because apparently early diagnosis can lead to the person being cured of it.