Living

I find that searching for a job is not a commonly talked about topic when it comes to having myasthenia gravis (MG). Rightfully so, when you think about all the...

I deal with ptosis (droopy eyelids) on a daily basis. Some days are not so bad - it just occurs every few hours when it's time to take another dose...

Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is and what you can do about it may...

To say my life is different after having a pacemaker is an understatement! Many symptoms of heart failure can mimic myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms, hypothyroidism, and asthma - so I’m...

For the years leading up to this myasthenia gravis (MG) flare, I worked 40 to 60 hours or more a week. I was going full steam every day. I'm not...

Anxiety on its own can be debilitating. It’s a completely separate and individual diagnosis that many people struggle with. What I didn’t expect when I was initially diagnosed with myasthenia...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is often referred to as the "snowflake disease" because symptoms and severity can vary from person to person. With MG, everyone's condition can look a little different...

A few months ago, I had a medical emergency. My heart was failing and I was unable to function. Looking back at this particular event, my symptoms may have started...

A little over a year ago, I had a transsternal thymectomy. In this article I will share tips and advice I learned while recovering from surgery. If all goes smoothly...

If you have myasthenia gravis (MG), you know how much stuff you miss out on in life. Although I have heard of a few people who have gone on to...

With a condition like myasthenia gravis (MG), it’s easy to become glued to a recliner and watch way too much television. But it doesn’t even require a condition to develop...

Where I live there are 4 very distinct seasons! I truly do like all 4 seasons. Each has their own uniqueness about them. But for me, each one also creates...

Having a fear of needles, also known as trypanophobia, is very common. The number of needles you are exposed while trying to receive a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) or...

You would think that having a rare, chronic illness would be enough, but most of us have found that when there is 1, there is often 2 ... or 3...

While I was in the hospital being tested for myasthenia gravis (MG), I developed a symptom no one wants - the inability to swallow, or dysphagia. It came out of...

There is nothing fun about having myasthenia gravis (MG). It has a lot of ups and downs and twists and turns. You never know from one second to the next what...

A myasthenia gravis (MG) trigger is anything that makes MG symptoms worse. Everyone's triggers can be different, but understanding what worsens your MG can help you manage your condition.1 We...

Several months ago I called my dedicated nurse, Diane, who was assigned to me by my insurance company to help with my myasthenia gravis (MG). I don't know about you...

Myasthenia gravis (MG), the ultimate buzzkill, may have you feeling left in the dust when symptoms leave you unable to tag along with your partner to everything. It can leave...

When we’re traveling, we often stay in a hotel. Since I have myasthenia gravis (MG) with limited mobility, I research everything I question. I have gained a lot of knowledge...