Cellcept for myasthenia gravis

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168348 tn?1379357075 I have had dogs with acquired autoimmune disorders. My one dog "Hope had Myasthenia gravis (MG) an autoimmune disorder of the neuromuscular junction and Megaesophagus, which is not an autoimmune form in which was also treated with the same Med's as humans would receive. (Though with Cellcept and Mestinon med's, it was much cheaper to get the med's out of Canada). With people I don't think you can do this legally though. Only animals I believe.
Avatar f tn The test for voltage gated calcium channels is for Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome and is different from Myasthenia gravis. Myasthenia can explain some of your symptoms such as the tiredness and the loss of strength. Form the other symptoms you described I am more inclined towards an autoimmune disorder which is affecting several organ systems. Pernicious anemia can be caused by atrophic gastritis which is in turn be caused by autoimmune diseases.
Avatar f tn The Mestinon will diffently help the mucsles if it is MG. Did he put you on Cellcept also? It sounds like it is MG. This a great group called the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) Best of wishes to you.
Avatar n tn s 40 and has to have a monthly shot for something related to myasthenia gravis. Basically, is it a good or bad idea for her to travel to areas of the world with so much risk of disease?
Avatar m tn Do you mean myasthenia gravis? I couldn't be sure about Harvoni, haven't heard it mentioned, but it was definitely a known possible risk with the old interferon treatments.
Avatar m tn Have there been any tests on which some of the doctors are basing their myasthenia gravis diagnosis on? From what I can see, myasthenia gravis is a problem with the immune system producing anti-bodies that attack one's own body, but with your father's history of stroke, I wonder if he couldn't have suffered a kind of mini-stroke?
Avatar m tn I have been diagnosed with both myasthenia gravis and stiff person syndrome, these were confirmed by lab work and emg. Have you ever heard of both in a patient at the same time?
Avatar n tn I am 29 years old female. i am suffering from myasthenia gravis for the past one year, the first sympton include ptosis of right eyelid, then i was diagnosed of having a thymoma of about 4 cm. The doctors suggested of getting an thymectomy done, but as i am very scared i refused to go for it. Now I am treated by an endocrinologist with harmone thyrapy and ldn. I am taking ldn for the past one month. But the symptoms of myasthenia are increasing, muscles of mouth and throat are afftected.
2015036 tn?1332997788 I know all of these can be caused my MS, and I think they can also be caused my myasthenia gravis. What I want to know is this: Is it possible these symptoms are caused by fibromaylgia? I have tried researching this myself- and I can't find anything. Then I remembered that the REAL fibromyalgia experts were right here. Please help, what do you think?
Avatar f tn My doctor suspects I have MG and has done blood tests (which we are waiting for the results) referred me to a neurologist for an MRI (which I am waiting for an appointment) I am a 30 year old female and for the past 4-5 months I have had: * double vision (that can last 20mins-6 hours) * ringing in ears * lightheaded feeling for days on end * severe tiredness * episodes of heaviness in arms (i can't move them) that triggers nausea and feeling like I may faint (this lasts 30 mins each time
3204881 tn?1345499926 I went to the neurologist today to follow up on some blood work and he told me that I have myasthenia gravis. He explained it to me in layman's terms..... Is anyone familiar with this? Any info you might be able to give would be much appreciated.
Avatar f tn Hello. Have you received a diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis? Have you specifically had an MG workup? http://www.myasthenia.org/whatismg/faqs.aspx Sorry to ask more questions than have answers/information. As a patient, I would suggest that you become familiar with the medication you are taking. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Avatar f tn I got in touch with an autoimmune helpline and they said I could possibly have Myasthenia Gravis. They advised me to do the ice test, where I needed to put some ice wrapped in a cloth on the closed eye to see if it would made the eyelid droop and the only things I noticed were that my right eye seemed to close up a bit more and was slower opening fully. I was tested positive for ANA and TPOab, just wondering if there is a connection at all?
Avatar n tn My 14 year old cat was diagnosed with hyperthyroid, put on methimazole for about 2 months, and is now being tested for myasthenia gravis. I quit the methimazole over a week ago, but symptoms have not improved. I have other cats, so the YD diet won't work because he just goes to eat their food, and I just don't think the radiation treatment is smart in a cat his age, not to mention I do not have the money for it.
Avatar n tn I think you might have "myasthenia gravis". It's basically muscle weakness and it normally starts with eyelids. I also have the same problem and was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis few years ago. You need to go see a neurologist. One easy test for this is called cold test. Next time when the problem occurs, try put ice on your eyelids for 2 minutes and you should feel better if you have myasthenia gravis.
Avatar m tn My birth mother died from complications of MS. Now my son has Ocular Myasthenia Gravis and I'm wondering if there is a connection?
Avatar m tn I have been diagnosed with ocular myasthenia gravis (left eyelid weakness) since I was probably 2 years old. Currently, I'm 24. My symptoms have never deteriorated until recently, I feel that my right eyelid is weak in comparison to my left. Reason for this is that I feel as if my left eye is forced open wide. There is no muscle weakness in the left eye at all which is odd, and the widely opened eye feeling is bothersome.
Avatar f tn This task of weight training for your condition may be very hard to balance since if you do too much, you risk aggravating your myasthenia symptoms; you do too less, then it may not do much for your osteoporosis. For this reason, I believe that it is best to have a consult with a rehabilitation medicine specialist (rehab med) along with his or her troop of physical therapists to plan out the ideal work-out plan for you.
Avatar f tn I have occular myasthenia gravis, it has never become systemic over a ten year period and my doctors, both neurology and eye, don't believe it ever will. Today, I found out that I have developed cataracts in both eyes, but much worse in my right eye, the one the myasthenia gravis affects.
Avatar f tn I'd sure contact your doctor who diagnosted you with myasthenia gravis and report the increase in symptoms. I'm far from a health profressional, but it doesn't sound cardiac in nature. Keep us informed.