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[Dysphagia] Myasthenia Gravis
Thanks Hilda for this info.
As I mentioned to Lucy off list, coincidentally I, too, have my first
probably MG patient; it hasn't been 100% confirmed as yet. All
information is appreciated.
And yes, this pt. fatigues easily, but there is a complex medical
history too lengthy to go into right now.
Again, thanks.
Vera Karger, M.S., CCCS
Monroe, CT
vkargerslp at mac.com
On Jul 19, 2007, at 10:19 AM, Pressman, Hilda wrote:
> The big issues is that the patient fatigues easily so that you want
> to be careful about any exercise regimen. Patients often need to
> eat 6 small meals per day or take suplements. The difficulty at
> night is likely reflux Hilda Pressman
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dysphagia-bounces at dysphagia.com
> [mailto:dysphagia-bounces at dysphagia.com]On Behalf Of Lucy Reed
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 11:29 PM
> To: dysphagia at dysphagia.com
> Subject: [Dysphagia] Myasthenia Gravis
>
>
> Does anyone have experience treating dysphagia in patients with
> Myasthenia
> Gravis? Is there any research published on treatment outcomes? I did a
> search and was unable to find any.
>
> I have my first patient with the disease. She's on a soft diet, since
> excessive chewing fatigues her muscles. She sometimes experiences her
> swallow function "freezing up", especially in the middle of the
> night. When
> this happens she has trouble swallowing her saliva. Does anyone
> have any
> insight into this?
>
> Lucy Reed
>
>
> Lucy Reed, MA, CCC-SLP
> Certified VitalStim Provider
> Certified Wilson Reading Program Instructor
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>
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