| Short Bio |
Diagnosed in 1987 after experiencing double vision and swallowing difficulty, initially taking Mestinon; had Thymectomy January 1988; symptoms did not abate. 1990, I had a Myasthenic crisis and was hospitalized for Plasma Pharesis. Was switched to prednisone and about 2 years later was switched to Azathioprine. It took many years to reach a therapeutic level but was mostly OK for all that time. Occasional increase in symptoms due to stresses and bumped up my dosage until symptoms abated. Experienced fatigue all throughout.
I played soccer for about 10 years after I was diagnosed with MG and when I finally ceased playing, it was not due to the illness.
I am now retired, still experiencing fatigue and occasional swallowing problems but otherwise am having no problems. I did get the Pfizer 2-dose vaccine and had no side effects.
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| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had MG? |
34 years
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