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Gary Lidiak replied to the topic Not a candidate for Vyvgart in the forum Additional Resources 10 months, 4 weeks ago
What was the specific reason you were given that you were not a candidate? I am using it and it is a miracle drug for me. However, that’s why they call MG the “Snowflake Disease”. You never know.
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Gary Lidiak replied to the topic Do You Speak Up if Someone Offends You Talking About Your MG? in the forum Relationships & Social Life with Myasthenia Gravis 1 year ago
First off, offended is a very strong word; I never find myself getting offended. MG is a very rare and unknown disease. How do we expect our friends, family, and others to understand what we are going through? It is not a one size fits all disease. I do like to hear ideas that could help symptoms I have. For example, I was told pineapple juice…[Read more]
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Gary Lidiak replied to the topic Actual Results using Vyvgart in the forum Myasthenia Gravis Research, Scientific News, & Clinical Trials 1 year, 1 month ago
Wayne,
You can contact the Vyvgart team yourself and have them contact your neuro team to get things started. I was the first person in Houston to receive the Vyvgart treatments because we pushed our Neuro team to work with Vyvgart. Now I am down the road with the new treatments and living differently that I have in years. Not a cure, but…[Read more] -
Gary Lidiak replied to the topic Actual Results using Vyvgart in the forum Myasthenia Gravis Research, Scientific News, & Clinical Trials 1 year, 1 month ago
John,
Over time Vyvgart should replace many of your meds if it works for you properly. You must start out the first series with 4 infusions over 4 weeks. In other words, one infusion per week for four weeks. The infusion itself takes about one hour, then they monitor you for 1 hour. Not bad at all compared to IVIG and others. You MUST take…[Read more]
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Gary Lidiak replied to the topic Actual Results using Vyvgart in the forum Myasthenia Gravis Research, Scientific News, & Clinical Trials 1 year, 1 month ago
That is great. I kinda felt “refreshed” is the best way to describe it for me. I hope you continue to see improvements.
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Gary Lidiak replied to the topic Actual Results using Vyvgart in the forum Myasthenia Gravis Research, Scientific News, & Clinical Trials 1 year, 1 month ago
Yes, it was 13 baselines.
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Gary Lidiak replied to the topic Actual Results using Vyvgart in the forum Myasthenia Gravis Research, Scientific News, & Clinical Trials 1 year, 1 month ago
BY THE WAY…I have had NO side effects at all on Vyvgart.
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Gary Lidiak replied to the topic Actual Results using Vyvgart in the forum Myasthenia Gravis Research, Scientific News, & Clinical Trials 1 year, 1 month ago
The day after I noticed some improvement but the second day after much more. Each treatment has not improved allot, but I am able to do things I couldn’t before. Walking with no walker or cane, no slurred speech, climbing stairs slowly but able. I am very happy. I have a couple of eye issues but overall, I am doing better. May take several…[Read more]
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Gary Lidiak replied to the topic Actual Results using Vyvgart in the forum Myasthenia Gravis Research, Scientific News, & Clinical Trials 1 year, 1 month ago
I noticed improvement the second day and significant improvement the third. Ongoing it has leveled off. I am better than I was on anything else but still have room for improvement.
We have a blog that chronicles the process.
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Gary Lidiak replied to the topic Actual Results using Vyvgart in the forum Myasthenia Gravis Research, Scientific News, & Clinical Trials 1 year, 1 month ago
Yes I am
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Gary Lidiak started the topic Actual Results using Vyvgart in the forum Myasthenia Gravis Research, Scientific News, & Clinical Trials 1 year, 1 month ago
This week I received the third IV of the new drug Vyvgart. I am still seeing a great improvement over everything else I have tried. I will receive my fourth IV next week and that will be it until I need it again. This drug is a miracle for me, and I hope everybody gets a chance to try it and that they will have the same results.
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Gary Lidiak became a registered member 1 year, 2 months ago
Hello, Gary! We are thrilled to have you as part of our inclusive and judgment-free community of MG patients, caregivers, families, and medical professionals! Within the Myasthenia Gravis News Forums, we implement a safe space to share and discuss experiences, information, and news and offer guidance and support.
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