More Helpful Cooking Solutions for Myasthenia GravisIn case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, My Cooking Tips for Myasthenia Gravis. For those of us who eat and cook meat, standing over a... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Obsessing About Early Christmas DecoratingMy Christmas decorating obsession has kept me busy until a few days ago. Then, Christmas, birthday, and our anniversary came along. I usually have plenty of help from my husband... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Journey with Diets and Learning to Enjoy Food AgainWhen I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I started researching diets for autoimmune diseases. Due to my upbringing which valued holistic health, I believed my body was capable... By Jessica Liao3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Seeing the Light - Or NotThey say that "hindsight is 20/20." In the case of my husband's myasthenia gravis (MG), his sudden loss of 20/20 vision should have been our first clue to the possibility... By Juliana Texley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Celebrating Christmas the Myasthenia and COVID WayThe biggest holidays of the year are peaking just around the corner. This will be our second Christmas dealing with COVID-19 during the holidays. My view on life is different... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Ways to Gussy Up Mashed Potatoes (When Mashed Potatoes Are All You Can Eat)Question: When is the worst time of year to have a myasthenia gravis (MG) flare up? Well, there isn’t really a good time for one, but for me, the winter... By Zach McCallum4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Importance of Self CareThe past 2 years have been extremely challenging for me and for my family. I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) 27 years ago and there have been rough times... By Claire Denton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
MG Gave Me Lemons, So I Made LemonadeBeing diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be a shock. Not only are you confronted by a condition you’ve never heard of before, but you’re also faced with change. Change... By Cristiano Del Giacco3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reinventing Myself with Myasthenia GravisAh, being alive and having the energy to do the things that you want to do! Or at least that's what we see portrayed on TV. But then again, TV... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 used to. It took me several years to... By Mallory San Nicolas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
3 Ways to Support a Friend With Myasthenia GravisBeing diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) is scary. For me, suddenly facing this life-altering diagnosis was shocking. Having a strong support system was and is still crucial to my healing... By Jessica Liao3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Coping With MG Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Coping with MG Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When Admitted to the Hospital for Myasthenia GravisIn case you missed it, check out parts 1 and 2 of this series: When a myasthenia gravis exacerbation is severe, a hospital stay may be on the agenda. Some... By Zach McCallum4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
When Roles Are Switched and You Become a CaregiverGod blessed me when I met my husband. We’ve been there for each other from the beginning. We have always shared the housekeeping, earning the money, rearing and disciplining our... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Home and Healthy for the HolidaysThere’s an old joke going around: "If you discuss politics at the Thanksgiving table, you will have fewer Christmas gifts to buy." It certainly doesn’t reflect family values! But sometimes... By Juliana Texley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Myasthenia Gravis in the Emergency RoomIf your myasthenia gravis (MG) exacerbation is getting serious and you’ve decided to go to the emergency room, (See Part 1: "When to Go to the Emergency Room for Myasthenia... By Zach McCallum3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Experience With Acupuncture and MGI had a relatively healthy life before my diagnosis. Other than a few bouts of pneumonia when I was young, I never experienced any major illnesses or even broken any... By Jessica Liao3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
When to Go to the Emergency Room for Myasthenia GravisPicture this: you’ve got a run-of-the-mill cold, or maybe the weather has been hot, you had a busy weekend, work is stressful ... Whatever the reason, your myasthenia gravis (MG)... By Zach McCallum3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Wheels for DaysSince my initial diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) in June of 2021, trying to find and maintain some normalcy has been a biggie for me. Like many others that have... By Ashley Lujan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Views: What You Wish People Understood About Myasthenia GravisLiving with a rare disease means a lot of questions like, "You have what?" Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a diagnosis many do not understand. After explaining the disease, loved ones... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments