The Exhaustion of CaregivingI have myasthenia gravis (MG) and over the past year I have been a caregiver to my husband throughout several illnesses, which included taking care of him while he was... By Janice Koehn4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Perspectives on MG SymptomsMyasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition that causes muscle weakness. But weakness is not the only symptom of MG. In fact, it can be hard to diagnose MG because the... By Myasthenia-Gravis.com Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Activities to Try When Recovering from Thymectomy SurgeryAfter my thymectomy surgery, getting plenty of rest and sleep was a soothing and natural way to manage my discomfort. Pain is common after surgery - I had pain in... By Jodi Enders4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My StoryHi, everyone! I’m 70 years young, a Mom of 3 sons and Grandma of 5, ranging in age from 2-year-old twins to my oldest granddaughter, a senior in high school... By CommunityMemberb274624 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
MG Second Time AroundIn the past, I was on Mestinon and CellCept but not prednisone, since my neurologist knew I was also fighting to keep my blood sugar levels down as well. I... By CommunityMembere539f51 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Life After MG?It has been about 4 years since I was initially diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). And now, 3 years after my thymectomy surgery. All is well, and my neurologist thinks... By Shelbie Brown2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Strong Probability I have Myasthenia GravisHello, there is a strong possibility that I have myasthenia gravis. Symptoms started a couple of years ago with strange facial looks and a sarcastic tone at times when I... By LuckyLiz6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Coping with Excessive Heat and HumidityI’ve had myasthenia gravis (MG) for several years now and I know people with MG can have issues with hot or cold temperatures. Personally, I've had some issues with humidity... By Janice Koehn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
First Crisis very FrighteningI was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis by my quick-thinking GP back in 2016. It was the sight that was my main concern. I was anxious about not being able to... By Christina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
ConfusedIn 1997, a doctor said I had restless leg symptom. Then in 1999, I had a brain tumor. Another doctor said I had fibromyalgia and I was prescribed medication. Then... By CommunityMembere22fd11 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How I Exercise Safely with MGWhen I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I couldn't lift my arms above my head 10 times. Fortunately, my MG weakness improved with treatment and lifestyle changes. But... By Jodi Enders3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Creating The Perfect Hospital Bag for Myasthenia GravisLiving with myasthenia gravis (MG) can mean frequent hospital visits, especially for those of us on immunosuppressants. In my experience, what might seem like a minor infection or cold can... By Deborah Vick3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How to Make the Most of Online Healthcare Patient PortalsPatient portals are websites offered by healthcare providers to help you manage your health. I have been familiar patient portals since high school. I started using them to make doctor's... By Jodi Enders3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Dealing With All Of My MG Medicines Can Be OverwhelmingTaking medicine for myasthenia gravis (MG) can be so difficult. I have MG and I take prednisone and pyridostigmine (Mestinon) to treat it. But as so many of you know... By Mike Stabile3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Learning to Love Convenience Vegetables: Cooking with MGLong before myasthenia gravis (MG) and the eat-everything-imperative of prednisone entered my life, I loved food. Not necessarily cooking, but definitely eating. I never considered myself a real foodie —... By Zach McCallum4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Leaving My Dream Career after Myasthenia GravisI became very passionate about archaeology before applying to colleges. I was utterly excited to pursue it as a career. In addition to my college courses, I spent many hours... By Jodi Enders4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Myasthenia Gravis AwakeningIn this article I describe how I grappled with the emotions of learning that I had an incurable disease and how I was motivated to confront and overcome what I... By Mike Stabile3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
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 sure the people we reach understand the challenges... By Janice Koehn4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Join the Conversation: 5 Forums on Myasthenia Gravis TreatmentThe forums section of Myasthenia-Gravis.com is a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about myasthenia gravis (MG). Many community members use these forums as a place... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Order My MG Symptoms First AppearedFor many individuals with myasthenia gravis (MG), their symptoms appear slowly over years before they finally get answers to their suspicions or start to realize there may be a condition... By Jodi Enders4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments