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Does anyone have both Parkinsonism and Myasthenia Gravis?

Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Oct 30 1:34pm | Replies (36)
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@foundryrat743

My Neurologist thought that my eye ptosis, and seeing double ( double vision episodes ), could be attributed to Myasthenia Gravis, so a blood sample was sent to Mayo Clinic, that came back with no positive antibodies. I have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, for seven years, now! Good luck with getting symptoms and diagnostics straightened out!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jun 25 5:13pm

Hello @foundryrat743

I appreciate you adding to this discussion on PD and MG. It sounds like you have had a similar experience distinguishing between the two diagnoses. Other than the double vision, what other symptoms have you had that led to the PD diagnosis.

What type of treatment have you had since the PD diagnosis?

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Laurie J Van Roekel | @laurievr | Jun 26 10:45am

Thank you for your reply. I too, have eye ptosis and double vision, and my local neurologist leaned toward MG, but it was ruled out by all of the tests at Mayo, especially with an EMG. The doctor I saw at Mayo observed quite a few symptoms of Parkinson's when he first visited with me, even though they are very slight and I do not notice them all. I am hoping the Sinemet begins to show some help. I am taking it in small amounts and will increase the amount ea=ach week.

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