Reply To: How old were you when you were first diagnosed?

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I was diagnosed almost exactly 3 years ago when I was 70. I’d had double vision for a day and a half and went to the emergency room. first they did all the stroke protocols and determined I hadn’t had a stroke and then they did some M tests – – eyes on my eyes and an injection of pyridostigmine. When those had no results, they determined that I didn’t have MG but sent me to a stroke doctor. That doctor didn’t know why I’ve been sent there and sent me to my primary care physician. He ran a bunch of tests and determined. I had Anti-AChr MG and sent me to a fabulous neurologist.

So I was diagnosed within 30 days of my first visit to the emergency room.

My optical MG switch to general MG within a few months. I’ve not been hospitalized, though. I have had several flares.

The emergency room and the doctors I go to are all part of a wonderful teaching and research medical school and I have been very lucky to have them as my care providers.

I don’t think my age impacted the speed of my diagnosis. I think the nature and quality of my medical pro Were impacted the speed of my diagnosis. I wish everyone had a teaching and research hospital near them.

I wish all of us the best, stress-free, and fun holiday season. I love having you all in my life! Thank you.