Search Results for "Mestinon"

Posts

Articles

1 - 10 of 76 Results

I just found out that my neurologist has prescribed pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon) for my orthostatic hypotension and is having it mailed to me. Has anyone else used this and with what results? Thanks

Mestinon (Pyridostigmin)

- Autonomic Dysfunction Community

Is anyone taking Mestinon (Pyridostigmin) for Dysautonomia? It's an off-label treatment normally used for Myasthenia Gravis, but I was just wondering if anyone has had any luck with it. I'd appreciate any comments.

myasthenia weight gain

- Thyroid Disorders Community

i was diagnosed with MG a year ago.Since being on mestinon i put on alot of weight. Is the weight problem common among MG patients and what is the solution in losing the weight. I have also been on a fast for 21days last year without eating, and only lost ...

Eye Sensitivity

- Neurology Community

I have recently bee diagnosed with MG. I started 60mg of Mestion 3x/day. I am an avid reader and golfer. Currently my eyes are extremely sensitive to sunlight; this started three weeks before I was diagnosed with ocular MG. Will the Mestinon releave th...

Cell cept for Myasthenia Gravis

- Autoimmune Disorders Community

Does anyone have any experience with taking Cellcept for Myasthenia Gravis ? I was diagnosed in 2009 and was in what my doctor thinks was a partial remission on Predinisone and Mestinon because my MG antibody count went from 13 to 3 in three years.. My v...

Usage of Pyridostigmine

- Autonomic Dysfunction Community

Has anyone tried using Pyridostigmine for POTS? I just started it and it seems to only be making things worse. My shortness of breath, dizzyness, and weakness has gotten worse. I'm wondering if these things will get better after taking it for a while or...

Any tips for first Neurologist appointment?

- Autonomic Dysfunction Community

Hi My Forum Friends :) Hope you're having a good weekend so far. I'm more exhausted than usual...I think I'm getting sick :( Well I saw my Cardiologist yesterday and while I didn't leave with a different or additional medication like I hoped, I did ...

myastemia gravis

- Thyroid Disorders Community

I have gone to neurologist for symptoms of on and off double vision, lightheaded, dizziness,and muscle weekness and fatigue. All tests came back good. MRI, blood work. Eye Dr. says my eyes ars good. So the neuro started me on Mestinon I have been on 180 mg...

Weights exercises for a patient with Myasthenia and Ostosporosis

- Neurology Community

Thanks to Dr. PaulMD for his answer of May 2. Now my question is what exercise can I do with Myasthenia Gravis (I already have a myasthenic crisis) as I was diagnosed too with Ostosporosis in my arms and the doctors recommended some weights exercises (re...

When must a patient with Myasthenia Gravis be intubated when breathing difficulties occur?

- Neurology Community

I have been diagnosed with MG in 2001 and once again in 2008. I am currently experiencing breathing difficulties (alot!!) My breaths are very short, quick and shallow and I am also unable to walk much (with great difficulty) My hands, arms and neck are al...

View More Posts

Didn't find your question?

View All Forums