Speaking Out for Myasthenia GravisWhat does awareness mean to me? Awareness is knowledge. If you have experienced something, then you at least have a basic knowledge of...reactionscomments
June is MG Awareness Month! Let’s Be Proactive!June is Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Awareness Month. Every year the MG community strives to create awareness, turning it into action by making...reactions2comments
I Refused to Let MG Control My LifeI had my first MG symptoms (flare-ups lasting 2-3 months each) in early 2020. It was classified as Late-Onset MG. Immediately I...reactionscomments
How I Try to Tell the Difference Between MG Fluctuations and ProgressionOne of the hardest parts of living with Myasthenia Gravis, at least for me, is trying to figure out what’s a normal...reactions3comments
What MG Patients Really Want Their Neurologists to AskFor those living with Myasthenia Gravis (MG), a visit to the neurologist often follows a predictable script. There are strength tests, eye...reactions9comments
How to Cope With Unpredictable and Fluctuating SymptomsDealing with unpredictable and fluctuating symptoms can be quite scary and quite a headache if we want to be honest. You never...reactionscomments
Life Will Never Be the SameThere is no joy left in life for me with myasthenia gravis (MG). I know most people would read that sentence and...reactions20comments
My Seronegative MG Journey With PrednisoneWhen I was first diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis (MG), I was in the middle of a severe flare-up. It was so bad...reactionscomments
Navigating Housework and Chores With Myasthenia GravisFor most people, chores like vacuuming the rug, folding a basket of laundry, or scrubbing the shower are mundane annoyances—tasks to be...reactionscomments
Myasthenia Gravis Complications and Your Life ExpectancyMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition that impacts the way nerves and muscles communicate. The body mistakenly attacks itself, leading to...reactions41comments
How to Stay Safe During Warm and Humid Weather With MGIt is, ultimately, impossible to avoid warm weather outings when you live with MG. We all know the heat and humidity can...reactionscomments
Help Us Understand How You Make Treatment DecisionsWhen you were first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, the mental load was probably enormous. New terminology. New specialists. New medications. New unknowns...reactions9comments
My Seronegative MG Treatment UpdateI've been living with myasthenia gravis for 6 years, and I've had to learn how to navigate a lot. Every day is...reactions2comments
Can Myasthenia Gravis Go Into Remission?I am currently in remission, defined by the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America as "a person [who has] no signs or symptoms...reactionscomments
How to Tell When an MG Medication Is WorkingKnowing whether a medication is working when you live with Myasthenia Gravis isn’t always straightforward. Unlike conditions where improvement is immediate or...reactionscomments
Managing Myasthenia Gravis FlaresMyasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune disorder. MG is caused by antibodies attacking receptors in muscles. This destroys how nerves...reactions50comments
What MG Muscle Weakness Feels LikeMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness. But what exactly does muscle weakness feel like? To understand more...reactions58comments
Thymectomy For Myasthenia Gravis: My ExperienceIt was January 2021, a new year. My first neurologist appointment of the year, my doctor and I decided that the next...reactions21comments
Community Views: Having a ThymectomyOne treatment for myasthenia gravis (MG) is a thymectomy. A thymectomy is a surgery on your chest. The surgery removes the thymus...reactions9comments
Having Kids and Juggling Parenthood With Myasthenia GravisParenting is one of the most rewarding, stressful, happiest, saddest, traumatizing, and special things that a person can experience. It comes with...reactions1comment
