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Susann replied to the topic Evusheld in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Myasthenia Gravis 9 months, 2 weeks ago
I have 11 autoimmune diseases which are all severe and have never been in remission. I also have a rare inherited immune deficiency called CVID -Common Variable Immune deficiency.
I am also on three immune suppressants. So my immune system is shot. I had severe reactions to the second and third vaccines so instead of getting another booster one…[Read more]
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Susann replied to the topic Seronegative MG with multiple other diseases in the forum About Our Forum/Welcome Lounge 9 months, 3 weeks ago
I have 11 autoimmune diseases and a primary immune deficiency
Nothing has helped most of my diseases including Rituxan for 5 years before it was studied in MG or Lupus
I am also seronegative for MG.
I have never had any of my autoimmune diseases controlled or in remission
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Susann replied to the topic Evusheld Antibody Treatment in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Myasthenia Gravis 11 months ago
I had it March 28 bc I have 11 autoimmune diseases am on three immune suppressants and I have an inherited primary immune deficiency called CVID. I hurt and had increased arm weakness with the first Covid shot but with the second and third shots I had severe flu like symptoms and fever to 104.
The evushield is probably the only med I had…[Read more]
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Susann posted a new activity comment 11 months ago
Thank you very much. I would like more info on seronegative MG. As a physician with 11 autoimmune diseases and a Primary immune deficiency called CVID I have researched my diseases extensively and specialized in treating CVID as well as other primary immune deficiencies. That being said I am always happy to receive more literature on seronegative…[Read more]
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Susann replied to the topic Magnesium and Myasthenia Gravis in the forum Healthcare and Myasthenia Gravis 11 months, 1 week ago
Avoid magnesium. As a doctor I can tell you there is only a paragraph in textbooks about MG. Most non- neurologists don’t know all the meds that can worsen MG. You can print off a list and carry it around with you. When I am hospitalized and my magnesium gets low I speak to the doctor to find out my magnesium level. My neurologist says it is b…[Read more]
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Susann replied to the topic High Dose Steroids after IVIG? in the forum Healthcare and Myasthenia Gravis 11 months, 2 weeks ago
As a doctor who also has 11 autoimmune diseases there is no reason it should take a year to wean off steroids. I get IVIg every three weeks and take high dose mestinon I have failed every other treatment. You can actually be on 14 days if 40mg of prednisone without having to wean it. I don’t know what dose you are placed on for flares but you m…[Read more]
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Susann replied to the topic Seronegative Diagnosis? Please read. in the forum About Our Forum/Welcome Lounge 11 months, 2 weeks ago
I am seronegative which my neurologist said is the hardest to treat. I am a doctor and did research on my own it is the most severe type and hard to treat I’m on high dose mestinon and IVIG for years. I have failed all immune suppressants including four years of Rituxan off label from 2015-2019. I  stage IVb. I’m on oxygen and have a non inva…[Read more]
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Susann became a registered member 11 months, 2 weeks ago
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Hello, Susann! 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.
I am so deeply sorry about your…[Read more]
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Thank you very much. I would like more info on seronegative MG. As a physician with 11 autoimmune diseases and a Primary immune deficiency called CVID I have researched my diseases extensively and specialized in treating CVID as well as other primary immune deficiencies. That being said I am always happy to receive more literature on seronegative…[Read more]
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Hi Susan. Here are several articles on seronegative MG from our site 🙂 https://myastheniagravisnews.com/news/aanam-myasthenia-gravis-seronegative-characteristics-autoantibodies-diagnosis-study/, https://myastheniagravisnews.com/news/new-biomarker-may-help-identify-difficult-to-diagnose-myasthenia-gravis-study/. Many have links to great research…[Read more]
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Hi Susan. Here are several articles on seronegative MG from our site 🙂 https://myastheniagravisnews.com/news/aanam-myasthenia-gravis-seronegative-characteristics-autoantibodies-diagnosis-study/, https://myastheniagravisnews.com/news/new-biomarker-may-help-identify-difficult-to-diagnose-myasthenia-gravis-study/. Many have links to great research…[Read more]