Stressful Times Call for Relaxing Times with MGWhen you have a disease such as myasthenia gravis (MG), learning how and when to rest and relax is key to a...reactions1comment
Ask the Advocate: How do You Stay Motivated with MG?When living with myasthenia gravis (MG), energy levels, muscle strength, and symptoms can change daily. These fluctuations may be frustrating, and at...reactionscomments
Living with Myasthenia Gravis and My Mood SwingsI grew up a rather passive person. Though things would bother me, I rarely allowed people to see me upset. I considered...reactionscomments
Easing Back Into Exercise After Myasthenia GravisIt has been almost 3 years since my diagnosis. This month, I finally made it back to the exercise studio I religiously...reactionscomments
PrisonerI am a prisoner! In prison for life... no crime committed. I am not in an actual prison. But a prisoner of...reactionscomments
Dry Eye Therapies for MGMost people have experienced the unpleasant feeling of dry eyes. It is a common complaint I hear from patients at the pharmacy...reactions4comments
The Struggle to Find Knowledgeable PhysiciansAs I read comments from others on the Myasthenia-Gravis.com Facebook page, I see many about physicians that seem to be unfamiliar with...reactionscomments
Undergoing Multiple Major SurgeriesAlthough I was just was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) in October of 2020, I had symptoms most of my life. At...reactions2comments
Finding a Balance with Exercise and Myasthenia GravisI don’t think it comes as any surprise that 1 of the top resolutions each New Year is to exercise more. We...reactions6comments
A Guide to Buying a Blood Pressure MonitorPeople with myasthenia gravis (MG) may be at a higher risk of high blood pressure (BP) compared to the rest of the population. In...reactionscomments
MG Makes Me Hesitant to Date AgainMyasthenia gravis (MG) has brought new fears of committing to a life partner. Dating is more complex than before. I have worries...reactionscomments
The Adverse Effects of Heat and Cold When You Have MGI live in the mid-south where extreme hot weather is the norm late spring through early fall. The heat is accompanied with...reactions6comments
Chronic Secretions and Mucus Can Be ChallengingSince my initial myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I’ve noticed an increase in secretions/mucus. I have also been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, allergies, and...reactions2comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Facing Surgery with a Diagnosis of Myasthenia GravisI have had 3 prior surgeries, all while experiencing the same symptoms that I currently have. The difference now is that I...reactions2comments
Thriving in Marriage After MGWhen I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), my husband and I had been married for 5 years. We had 1 toddler...reactions2comments
Finding Comfort When We Redefine FamilyThe holiday season recently passed. If family interactions didn’t unravel as well as we had hoped, we might still focus on this...reactions7comments
The Impact of Myasthenia Gravis on FriendshipsBefore I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I was very social. I loved community gatherings and hosted people over at our...reactions1comment
Accepting My Limitations Gave Me FreedomIf there’s one thing myasthenia gravis (MG) brings, it’s limitations: limitations on the capacity for activity, work, and the potential for productivity...reactions7comments
Become Your Own Myasthenia Gravis AdvocateAs you probably know, myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disease. Because of the rarity of this disease, many physicians and...reactions1comment
