A Little Help From FriendsA rare disease, unique and varied symptoms, a scarcity of specialists ... all these things make people with myasthenia gravis (MG) feel isolated...reactions2comments
Recovering After My First Myasthenia Flare-UpIn case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, "Dealing with My First MG Flare-Up." My myasthenia gravis symptoms...reactions2comments
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
