Diagnosing Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) can be a hard diagnosis to receive. I don’t mean hard as in emotionally challenging, although that definitely happens...reactions1comment
A Healing Balm for Stress and AnxietyStress and anxiety have been a constant tension in my life. A few days ago, a mysterious itchy rash started spreading across...reactions1comment
Living with and Managing Multiple ConditionsIn other articles, I’ve talked briefly about living with 2 or more health conditions. When I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis...reactions5comments
Raising Young Children While Managing Myasthenia GravisI have 2 children - a son who is 4, and a daughter who just turned 2. Life is nonstop with the...reactionscomments
I'm a Rag DollRag dolls are made out of cloth and slightly stuffed. When you set one down, they just kind of crumple into a...reactions13comments
Dealing with Transportation IssuesOne of the things I have found hard to deal with while living with myasthenia gravis is transportation. There are times when...reactions4comments
Preparing for Thymectomy and Hospital Pandemic RestrictionsIt has been 6 months since my thymectomy. Woohoo! The pain medications kept most of my time in the hospital a blur...reactionscomments
Could It Be Myasthenia Pain or Something Else?Once you discover you have myasthenia gravis (MG), there is a lot of learning and adjustments to be made. Then just when...reactions2comments
Resolutions and Goal Setting Can Be IntimidatingHere we are into a new year! When everyone else is making personal or professional resolutions or setting goals, I wonder how...reactionscomments
Shining a Light on PhotophobiaMyasthenia gravis (MG) patients experience many symptoms. As individuals, we have different symptoms, react to the same situations differently, and medications work...reactionscomments
Special Delivery: Navigating the Maze of SpecialistsLike many in this community, my husband’s path to diagnosis and treatment was far from direct. His symptoms began while we were...reactionscomments
Should I Wait? When I Know I Need Help and Just How MuchAfter having myasthenia gravis (MG) for almost 3 decades, I have gotten pretty good at knowing when I need to call my...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Managing Light Sensitivity With MGThey say that "hindsight is 20/20." In the case of my husband's myasthenia gravis (MG), his sudden loss of 20/20 vision should...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
