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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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I Have Myasthenia Gravies But Have Been In Clinical Remission

I have myasthenia gravies but have been in clinical remission for 24 years since my thymectomy. I had a 95% recovery but the left side of my face was weaker than my right side. It never effected my speech or normal functions. I only get relapses of slurred speech if I drink too much, or on video tape. No one would ever know and it's not noticible to the naked eye. I am very pleased with my recovery and have amazed the doctors since I don't need any meds since my surgery. I am asymptomatic and am treated as a normal patient. I've made every doctor aware of my history. I've had blethopardy for my eyes and a sinus lift since with total recovery. I just had a thermitight procedure and everything has gone well. The doctor marked for my nerves but id did get a little hot in one area on my left side and he pulled away until the temperature was right, but I still felt the heat for abot 10 seconds. I went home with the cloth headgear that you have to wear (like an ace bandage around your face). I had to go to work the next day, but put the bandage on as soon as a got home and wore it overnight The procedure was done on Thursday. It is only Saturday but I am still numb in some areas and my left side has not come back yet, but the right side has. I talk crooked and can't swish my mouth with liquid or garggle. I realize it's only 2 days, but I can't help thinking that my left side may not come back since that is the weaker side and maybe a nerve was hit. Am I jumping to conclusions too quickly. I heard that it is rare that there is nerve damage. I'm just concerned because of my condition.
Wed, 3 Jun 2015
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I Have Myasthenia Gravies But Have Been In Clinical Remission