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Grantville, KS

We were out to dinner with friends last night. Right after eating I was trying to tell a story, and forgot what I wanted to say, couldn't concentrate, or find the words to finish my sentence. About 2 hours after eating, my blood pressure went to 87/55 and I was very dizzy, heart racing, headache, short of breath along with a sudden headache. I googled later and it said it could be due to an MG flare, postprandial hypotension. This has been happening quite frequently for about 4 months now in… read more

April 16, 2025
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This combination of symptoms - difficulty speaking, finding words, and changes after eating - can be related to bulbar MG symptoms. The speech difficulties you describe, including trouble forming words and completing sentences, are common manifestations of MG-related muscle weakness affecting the jaw and tongue. Given that Show Full Answer

This combination of symptoms - difficulty speaking, finding words, and changes after eating - can be related to bulbar MG symptoms. The speech difficulties you describe, including trouble forming words and completing sentences, are common manifestations of MG-related muscle weakness affecting the jaw and tongue. Given that these symptoms have been occurring regularly for 4 months and appear to worsen in the evenings, it's important to contact your neurology team right away. New or changing symptoms can signal disease progression or involvement of additional muscle groups that may require adjustments to your treatment plan. Muscle fatigue in MG often worsens throughout the day, which could explain why you're experiencing these episodes more frequently in the evenings. The combination of eating, talking, and socializing can be particularly taxing on muscles affected by MG. While these symptoms can be concerning, they're important signals that your medical team should evaluate.

April 16, 2025
A MGteam Member

Jen, I hope you are feeling better. This low blood pressure can really wipe me out.

April 17, 2025
A MGteam Member

I recently went to the ER with very low blood pressure that lasted for a week. My lab work was unremarkable, and I wasn't in an MG crisis. No idea what was causing it. My typical blood pressure is usually low--but not as low as it was last week.

April 17, 2025

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