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jmfl · 11-01-2009, 10:04 PM

My dad was admitted to the hospital on Friday after his symptoms worsened significantly. The good news is that he does NOT have ALS. Initially the doctors thought MG for sure but tests did not bear that out. Now the tentative diagnosis is Miller Fisher Syndrome, a variant of Guillain Barre. He is responding to gamma globulin.

I just wanted everybody to know that it is possible to have every symptom of ALS and still not have it. We are so grateful that my dad is getting better.

Thanks for helping.

Julie

11-01-2009, 10:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
jmfl New Member (Say Hi) Registered Member Join Date: 2009 City: San Mateo State: CA Country: USA Diagnosed: 00/0000 Posts: 5	Re: Bulbar onset My dad was admitted to the hospital on Friday after his symptoms worsened significantly. The good news is that he does NOT have ALS. Initially the doctors thought MG for sure but tests did not bear that out. Now the tentative diagnosis is Miller Fisher Syndrome, a variant of Guillain Barre. He is responding to gamma globulin. I just wanted everybody to know that it is possible to have every symptom of ALS and still not have it. We are so grateful that my dad is getting better. Thanks for helping. Julie