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
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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."...reactionscomments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions6comments
Wheels for DaysSince my initial diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) in June of 2021, trying to find and maintain some normalcy has been a...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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
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...reactions38comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactionscomments
Coping with PrednisoneWith a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis comes medication. The most common treatment is Mestinon (pyridostigmine). This drug targets the defect in communication...reactionscomments
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...reactions42comments
