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
On the Road Again in the Tiny HouseWe sometimes reminisce about "good old days." Just a few years ago we traveled constantly both for pleasure and as part of our obligations for an association. It’s hard to... By Juliana Texley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Prednisone's Impact on My Self-EsteemIn a previous article, I talked about how prednisone caused me to have the horrible side effect of severe edema (swelling caused by fluid retention). My self-esteem was about as... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 was on prednisone, I was on a 20... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 and muscles communicate, which results in muscle weakness... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
The Most Expensive PrescriptionMyasthenia gravis (MG) often creates sudden changes in lifestyle. People who had been constantly active find themselves trapped. Projects that would have filled long days can be exhausting, and the lure... By Juliana Texley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Cooking Tips for Myasthenia GravisI have always cooked from scratch. Growing, harvesting, and preserving my own fruits and vegetables. In years past, that also included grinding my own grains for flour. Including acorn flour... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exercising Again After My DiagnosisOur first summer coming back to Tennessee from Colorado in 2007, we rented a house with a pool - we thoroughly enjoyed the pool and grilling area. It was a... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Do I Connect with People Living with Myasthenia Gravis?Navigating life with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know others with the condition. It is hard to know where to turn when all the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping with PrednisoneWith a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis comes medication. The most common treatment is Mestinon (pyridostigmine). This drug targets the defect in communication at the junction of the nerve and muscle... By Juliana Texley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Strange and Uncommon Symptoms with Myasthenia GravisMost of us have the classic symptoms you could read in a textbook about myasthenia gravis. But, what about those strange symptoms no one or few have heard about or... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments42 comments
A Glimmer of HopeIn October of 2020, I was officially diagnosed with what my neurologist said, "for now we are calling it seronegative myasthenia gravis." He also believed there was something else going... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Preparing for Surgery When You Have Myasthenia GravisMedical Disclaimer: This content was created for generalized informational purposes only. This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. People with myasthenia gravis... By Valerie Sidhoum1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Myasthenia Gravis and the Impact on My JobWhen I first fell ill with myasthenia gravis, as for many, it was a very difficult time. Not only was I trying to adjust to all the changes this ugly... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments