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Test Results in CPM

NetWellness Staff . — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:08:00 EST

Question: I was tested for Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies Qualitative. Everthing I have read is measured in nmol but these tests came back in CPM. My results were 213 cpm and the cut off point for positivity is 271 cpm. Does that mean I have zero antibodies or is there a small amount? Thank you

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Regarding Body Healing

John Quinlan MD — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:08:00 EST

Question: I have been on prednisone for several years due to MG and also asthma. The dosage is always changing. It is my understanding that the body naturally produces 6 to 7 mg of steroid daily. My question is, if I can taper down or off of the steroid, will by body naturally start the production of the st . . .

Answer: Yes, your body will be able to produce its own cortisol. But it is very important that you work with your treating neurologist whenever medications are adjusted. Remember, you and your doctor are a team.

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MG and Pregnacy

John Quinlan MD — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:03:00 EST

Question: Our 29 year old daughter was diagnoised with MG 4 years ago, has had a thymectomy (no remission to date) and desperately wants to get pregnant. Any suggestions in regards to diet, supplements, biolocical medicine, etc? She takes mestinon and prednisone, recently reduced to 5 mg every other day, howe . . .

Answer: You pose a difficult set of questions. First of all, your daughter needs to have a neurologist who is experienced with caring for patients with MG and a gynecologist/obstetrician. Any treatment plan must be based on your daughter's pattern of disease (risk for involving breathing, chewing and swallo . . .

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Involuntary Movement of Legs and Arms

NetWellness Staff . — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:02:00 EST

Question: my mother has been in the hospital 3 times this year for jerking of the arms and legs. her doctor has done multipule tests to see if they can determine the cause of this problem but have found nothing in the resultes...please help me determine the cause of this she cannot do everyday activities beca . . .

Answer: Thank you for visiting NetWellness. Unfortunately, you have not provided enough information for our experts to be able to provide you with an answer. If you could submit a more specific question, they would be happy to try to answer it.

The lack of a definite response to Mestinon does not exclude generalized MG. Yes, we do repeat serological testing in some situations - this might be one.& . . .

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Myastenia Gravis

NetWellness Staff . — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:09:00 EST

Question: Is myasthenia gravis deadly can it kill you

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Polymyositis

Robert Neel, IV MD — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:08:00 EST

Question: My son(23) has been diagnosed with this after about a year of various symptoms. He even got his tonsils removed when it is possible that this was not necessary. I want to know the best way to tackle this disease, what type of diet, what is best to hope for and what questions and or tests that we nee . . .

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Polymyositis is another autoimmune disease, like myasthenia gravis.

In this disease, the immune system attacks the muscle itself, rather than attacking the nerve-muscle connection. The disease can be characterized by weakness and muscle pain, but can also have problems with swall . . .

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