OHSU Trip Diagnosis: Myasthenia Gravis

Published on November 16, 2005 By ----- In Misc

One of the things i learned up at OHSU was that I had Myasthenia Gravis . Which is (according to WebMD) a neuromuscular disorder primarily characterized by muscle weakness and muscle fatigue. We did some blood serum tests. The results are due within the next wek or so. I heard from one doctor that if the tests are negative, then that means i'm "clean." Then another one said that I have it, but that the blood tests will pin point it exactly. So, I am waiting for the results. Thankfully, (as far as i know), it isn't life threatening, at the moment. Although according to what i read, it can spread to muscles that control breathing,etc... So, I'm in the green so far.

Best Regards, Lucas

Comments

dharmagrl

on Nov 16, 2005

I just can't resist. I said I was going to stay away but you seem you seem to be slightly misinformed about your condition. Don't let webMD be your sole source of info.

http://www.neurologychannel.com/myastheniagravis/

http://www.myasthenia.org/information/summary.htm

MarcieMoo

on Nov 16, 2005

mayoclinic.org is also another good source for medical info.

I'm a big Mayo fan.

-----

on Nov 17, 2005

Don't let webMD be your sole source of info.

Really? Hmmm, well, thanks... will quit using WebMD.... Ooh! ooh! guess what... I unclicked that box so it was *gasp* not in the forums, only on my blog *gasps*

-----

on Nov 17, 2005

Dharma:

Are you calling me dumb? Or just that i shouldn't use WebMD?

-----

on Nov 17, 2005

Perhaps what she's saying is that if you really did have this condition your doctor would have told you what it was and what to expect, and that since you have a different obscure health problem just about every other week, you're once again engaging in the patholigical lying that you've already admitted you find irresistable, looking crap up on WebMD and then trying to convince everyone that you have all these various problems.

I'm not lying... I know, with my given history, that it is likely to disprove it.. I mean, think about it... *IF* i was lying, whats the point? I mean, to many "I'n been found out".... I opened up, a lot more than i ever thought i would... you know what that caused? Crap! I feel foolish in doing so... I mean, lets say, (think about this) that if i change, will i ever truly be accepted....NO.... why? My stupidity... My inability to be honest in the first few months... Now that i've been open, honest and showing everyone who i really am.... nothing... natta...zilch.... Lets just end the thing here... I'll quit spamming, and...in lets say... a month... I will post something concerning this...to "report on my progress"... hmmm? I don't think anyone understands truly how i feel about this whole situation... I mean, in a year and a half...I've managed to be confined, blasted, and nearly petitioned off the site (thats pending).... "WOW!" thats something to be proud of (just dripping with sarcasm on that last comment btw) ok?

Oy, at times i can be tactless....

--Lucas

Dan Kaschel

on Nov 17, 2005

I think you've seen the worst of JU in the last few days. I don't feel any animosity toward you personally, I'm just protective of this community.

No spamming today... that's one for you in my book. And keep in mind that nobody is petitioning you off the site, only off the forums. Now I on the other hand WAS off the site in LESS than a year and a half, and here I am again, older, wiser, and a little taller than before. Anger is a thing of the moment, ya know?

Dan

-----

on Nov 17, 2005

I think you've seen the worst of JU in the last few days. I don't feel any animosity toward you personally, I'm just protective of this community.

Outta start callin ya Papa JU .....

No spamming today... that's one for you in my book.

Yeah!

And keep in mind that nobody is petitioning you off the site, only off the forums.

Hmmm...I'm sure there are more than a few that would rather see me gone...but, i hope to stay and blog on...

Now I on the other hand WAS off the site in LESS than a year and a half, and here I am again, older, wiser, and a little taller than before. Anger is a thing of the moment, ya know?

Really... Hmmm....

Anger? For me its a constant thing...You see (if i haven't mentioned it) I have a horrible temper... and can take insults...deeply...

But, with various..."fights" (Wasn't even a duel...

) I have developed a thicker skin....not that i'ts impermeable (right word/sp?)....so...

Best Regards, Lucas

Dan Kaschel

on Nov 17, 2005

I love it when they call me big papa...
Raise your hands in the ayah
If you a true playah...

Dan

-----

on Nov 18, 2005

Reply By: Dan Kaschel

D'oh! Now I've got that song stuck in my head... and i don't fancy rap that much...

Also reminds me of the movie Hardball....good movie...

MarcieMoo

on Nov 19, 2005

Right on, Dan! Other people could learn from your example--live and learn, move on with life.

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