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

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I was 78 yrs old when MG was diagnosed two months ago (10/24). Up until that time, I was in (apparently) great shape and physically quite active. Initial symptom was difficulties with swallowing. A young endocrinologist intern immediately suspected a neuro muscular issue and ordered an MG panel which came back positive for irregular cells a week later. In the meantime, while attending my grandson’s HS football game, my speech suddenly became garbled making oral communication interesting (to say the least). After a CT Scan and MRI ruled out a stroke or any blockages or tumors in my throat and neck, I was informed of the results of the MG Panel. I have been prescribed Pyridostigmine and Prednisone which have been working fairly well, but a little inconsistently. These are the only symptoms to date, and the “good” News is that I’ve lost 15 lbs due to issues with swallowing food. I’ve been telling folks that I always wanted an MG, but I was talking about the car.