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It's important to note that medications and supplements can affect MG blood test results. A normal or below-threshold antibody test result doesn't definitively rule out MG. Between 6-10% of people with MG have neither detectable AChR nor MuSK antibodies, which is known as seronegative MG.

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It's important to note that medications and supplements can affect MG blood test results. A normal or below-threshold antibody test result doesn't definitively rule out MG. Between 6-10% of people with MG have neither detectable AChR nor MuSK antibodies, which is known as seronegative MG.

The symptoms described (breathing difficulties, swallowing problems, fatigue, and arm weakness) are consistent with MG symptoms. One MGteam member was diagnosed based on symptoms, nerve conduction studies, and response to Mestinon despite having negative bloodwork. Getting appropriate treatment within six months of initial symptoms typically leads to better outcomes. If standard antibody tests are negative, neurologists may recommend testing for other autoantibodies like LRP4 or anti-striated muscle antibodies. Some cases of seronegative MG may be caused by antibodies that scientists haven't yet identified.

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