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I was diagnosed with MG last October. I’m a 77 year old male and previously in relatively great health (aside from a heart attack 9 years ago. My 3 stents seem to be working well and I’ve always been able to remain active with working out, golf and yard work. My MG has been Bulbar, affecting speech, swallowing and eating. Pyridostogmine bromide (3/day), and prednisone (5mg) held my symptoms at bay initially. I had. Hip replacement in early February and symptoms began to be a problem again and neurologist increased dosage to 6 PB tablets/day. Eventually the meds were having little or no effect and I was then switched to Vyvgart infusion. The results were miraculous Vyvgart is administered in 4 weekly infusions with a 4-5 week break until the next 4 week cycle begins. I just completed my second cycle. Each infusion is a one hour process is an out patient procedure and I’m required to stay at the infusion center for 30-60 minutes to ensure there are no side effects. I’ve had none to date. My neurologist has also kept me on 2 pb tablets/day nd and 5mg of prednisone/day but I’m going to ask if I can discontinue those 2 meds a I’ve skipped them periodically with no apparent adverse effects. I’m now scheduled to switch to Vyvgart injections at the same outpatient clinic, shortening the process to 1/2 hr sessions for the 4week cycle. I am extremely satisfied with Vyvgart