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
Embracing Change: Surrendering to the Seasons of Myasthenia GravisGrief is easy to fall victim to when faced with the realities of living with myasthenia gravis (MG). Yet, I've discovered a...reactions1comment
We're Doing a Giveaway! (Now Closed)Editor's Note: This giveaway is now closed. We're honoring our wonderful community with a giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a Robot...reactions12comments
What to Expect When Starting Mestinon for Myasthenia GravisMedical Disclaimer: This content was created for generalized informational purposes only. This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical...reactions32comments
Unending Fatigue with Myasthenia GravisI just recently had a few days with no fatigue. They were wonderful! Those days keep me going no matter how few...reactions3comments
Why Is Myasthenia Gravis Difficult to Diagnose?Medical disclaimer: This content was created for generalized informational purposes only. This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical...reactions1comment
Coping with PrednisoneWith a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis comes medication. The most common treatment is Mestinon (pyridostigmine). This drug targets the defect in communication...reactionscomments
What Causes Remission in Myasthenia Gravis?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare, autoimmune disease that causes a person’s muscles to become weak and to tire easily. The way...reactions23comments
Thymectomy ScarsMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition that causes muscle weakness. In MG, the immune system attacks the body’s nerves and muscles...reactions1comment
Is There Hope with Myasthenia Gravis?For the years leading up to this myasthenia gravis (MG) flare, I worked 40 to 60 hours or more a week. I...reactions1comment
Obtaining a Mobility Aid for My MG and What One to ChooseA mobility aid is a piece of equipment or device designed to help you walk when your mobility is impaired, temporarily or...reactions1comment
Adding a Wheelchair Ramp to Our HomeI don’t have stairs into my house. Well, I do, but they are covered with a wheelchair ramp. I needed a way...reactions2comments
When to Use Mobility DevicesWhen myasthenia gravis (MG) hit me, it smoldered along for the first year or so. I had some episodes of blurry vision...reactions15comments
The Process of Getting a Handicap PlacardIf you have trouble walking due to myasthenia gravis and haven’t gotten a handicap placard or license plate, you may want to...reactions11comments
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...reactions56comments
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...reactions38comments
Navigating a Complex Surgical Journey With Myasthenia GravisNavigating the world of complex medical decisions is never easy, and when living with a chronic illness like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), the...reactions4comments
Preparing for Winter With a Power ChairAs we prepare for colder weather, it’s time to think about winterizing our outdoor living spaces. It’s bad enough to manage walking...reactions1comment
Preparing for Winter Travel With MGTraveling anytime is trying at best, but winter travel can be quite challenging. I have done a lot of travel before and...reactions2comments
After a Long Wait ... Finally A DiagnosisIn case you missed it, you can read about the days leading up to Janice's diagnosis in the article, A Major Step...reactionscomments
