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Name

JoAnn

Last Name

Desmond

Nickname

Nonna3

Short Bio

I am a retired school superintendent.  I was recently diagnosed with MG with the rare LRP4 antibody. I have suffered with symptoms for a number of years before finally identifying the etiology as MG disease.  I believe my mother suffered from the same symptoms but was never diagnosed.  I was unable to tolerate Pyridostigmine and have been on Prednisone for three months with limited relief.  My doctor’s plan at this time is to continue with Prednisone, while beginning IVIg.  I would like to connect with others who have the LRP4 antibody and learn of their treatments.

Year of birth

1947

Gender

Female

Location

north suburban Chicago

Relationship

Patient

How did you hear about us?

Physician

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

5 plus years of symptoms but 3 months of confirmed diagnosis

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