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Occular Myasthenia gravis (MG)

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Oct 25, 2021 | Replies (47)

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Hi all....well I finally have been diagnosed with MG...the blood test showed the problem. I started on two different drugs today and the doctor seems to think they will help. One is Pyridostigmine, 60mg 2 x day.....and Azathioprine, 50mg 2 x day......The doctor will do blood tests to see if the drugs are working and of course, by how I'll be feeling. He seems to think that by the time I see him in another week, I should feel better just by taking the Pryidostigmine. He says that is a fast acting drug. The other drug may take some 6 to 8 weeks to show improvement. My neurologist says I can probably improve my muscles with exercise, so my husband and I have joined the "Y". I don't want to do the machines in the GYM, so we are doing exercise in the pool.

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Hi again, so glad u r at last on Meds, I haven't heard of Azathioprine (Imuran) it's other name, it's interesting to read what it's normally for and the Side effects. I always look up all drugs I'm put on, probably as I'm an ex Nurse, and I'm not afraid to ? The Doctors. I was advised not to do any major exercises until I am more stable with my MG. To do water exercises and only in the gap when the Meds have kicked in and don't over do it. I find I need to rest a lot during the day as the Mestinon 60mgs x 3 daily does not last very long 1 hour to kick in and another 2 hours before I need to rest. I find I am able to cope with the help of my family.