Profile

Name

Karen

Nickname

karenk

Short Bio

I am happily married (30 years) mother of 3. After >10 years of limbo was finally diagnosed with seronegative (MG). I am a Nuclear Medicine research physician and  had to retire on disability from my position as a staff clinician in the Molecular Imaging Center, National Cancer Institute, NIH due to progressive respiratory failure due to MG.

I receive PLEX every-other week and am on Mestinon 120mg q4h and take 180mg “Timespan” and use a Trilogy at night

I enjoy quilting, machine embroidery, reading and enjoying life.

Year of birth

1968

Gender

Female

Location

Midlothian, VA

Relationship

Patient

How did you hear about us?

MG Website

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had MG?

30 years

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