Holidays After Myasthenia GravisThe holidays are coming up and for someone with myasthenia gravis (MG), that may mean they look different than we might be...reactions5comments
Stress Can Be Good For UsWhen living with myasthenia gravis (MG), we often seek a life without stress. Stress can lead to many health conditions and trigger...reactionscomments
Pain and Your EmotionsAbout 1 in 5 Americans lives with chronic pain. Chronic pain is pain that does not go away. Such pain is often...reactions1comment
How to Navigate Online Ratings of DoctorsEditor's Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Medeiros and originally appeared on our partner site Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. The internet has changed how...reactionscomments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with chronic health conditions like myasthenia gravis (MG) often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and...reactionscomments
The Ripple Effect of Advocacy: Celebrating Rare Disease Day® and BeyondAs we mark another Rare Disease Day®, celebrated globally on the last day of February, it's a time for reflection on the...reactionscomments
Coping with MG When You’re Not ReligiousMyasthenia gravis (MG) is a unique disease by nature, but it is also a unique perceived experience due to many factors, such...reactions3comments
My Horrible Side Effect with PrednisoneI was put on prednisone because the Mestinon alone didn’t help, nor did the intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). The first time I...reactions1comment
Pacing Yourself, Pushing Yourself: Managing Energy With a Rare DiseaseEditor's Note: This article was written by Natalie Abbott and originally appeared on our partner site RareDisease.net. I am beginning this article...reactions1comment
What Does It Mean to Be a Rare Disease?Chances are, you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a rare disease and that is why you are reading this...reactionscomments
I Wish Society Was More Community OrientedIn the age of technology and capitalism, most adults live independently of each other. Sure, many of us live with others under...reactionscomments
My Experience with Myasthenia Gravis and Cholesterol MedicationIn September 2019, I was in the emergency room with extremely high blood pressure. I was started on atorvastatin because of my...reactions18comments
My Emotions, Stress, and MGRecently, I had a health crisis. While I was in the hospital, my husband fell and broke his ankle. During most of...reactions12comments
I Figured Out How to Store My Extra MestinonAs many of us with myasthenia gravis (MG) know, Mestinon (pyridostigmine) is very sensitive to temperature and humidity. My prescription currently reads...reactions4comments
MG Medication and Navigating the "Donut Hole"I’ve been on mycophenolate mofetil (generic of CellCept) for myasthenia gravis (MG) for several years now. I’ve never had an issue with...reactions10comments
I Can be Rebuilt: Cataract SurgeryAs a kid I remember watching TV shows about people being rebuilt bionically. Now here I am, cataract surgery in both eyes...reactions5comments
My Animal Testing Morals and Myasthenia Gravis: Finding PeaceAlmost everyone will require medical treatment at some point throughout life. But for those like me, who have strong values in support...reactionscomments
Inclusivity and Rare Diseases: 6 Things for Friends and Family to ConsiderEditor's Note: This article was written by Jessica Hanson and originally appeared on our partner site RareDisease.net. Social situations can be very...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
The Challenges of Seronegative Myasthenia GravisIn this guest post, Cheri Higgason writes about the challenges of obtaining a seronegative myasthenia gravis diagnosis. As someone who has experienced...reactions38comments
