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Name

Tina

Nickname

tinam

Short Bio

Was diagnosed in 1976 at age of 15. Serious symptoms droopy eyes nasal Speech unable to  swallow and barely walk eventually respiratory arrest finally a diagnosed after a tensilon test   Thymus was removed many post op complications tracheostomy performed feeding tube inserted spent 6 months on ventilator after 9 months in hospital went home. Graduated high school went on to college became a respiratory therapist! I’m 61 now and only take prednisone. The first few years were tough but worth it. Thank goodness medicine has come along was in 45 years

Year of birth

1960

Gender

Female

Location

New Jersey

Relationship

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

46 years

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