Difficulty Breathing: One of Many Symptoms with MGI’ve already discussed one of the first symptoms I had when this disease reared its ugly head. You can read about that in the article, Myasthenia Eyes and the Emotional...reactions17comments
Managing Flares by Listening to My MindWhat goes on in your head all day? If you’re like me, maybe you have a constant to-do list running in the background, critical of any lazy moment. As I...reactions1comment
Helping Others Understand Myasthenia GravisBeing a member of a small minority might seem special. But when that minority represents individuals with a rare disease, the challenges are enormous. That’s certainly true with myasthenia gravis (MG)...reactions4comments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Myasthenia GravisWhether you are living with myasthenia gravis (MG) or know someone who is, here is a guide to the basics of MG. Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disease. Autoimmune...reactionscomments
Sometimes We Need Someone to ListenSometimes we just need someone to listen, to be there. Not for offering advice. Not even for consoling us or providing encouragement. Sometimes we need to have a sad day...reactions4comments
Managing Flares by Listening to My HeartThe first few months after my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I had to quit my job. My vision was consistently double and ptosis made it difficult to stare at a...reactionscomments
Considerations for Driving with Myasthenia GravisWhen the diverse symptoms of myasthenia gravis converge to a diagnosis, the many unknowns can be the hardest part. Chief among them is the question “How will my lifestyle change?”...reactionscomments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like myasthenia gravis can...reactionscomments
Managing Flares by Listening to My BodyI am turning 30 this year, which has prompted me to start thinking about what I am taking away from my 20s. There are definitely moments I never want to...reactionscomments
Myasthenia Eyes and the Emotional TollThe first symptom I experienced was the droopy eyelid. At first, I figured it was from the edema I had experienced for the previous couple of years getting worse. I...reactions29comments
What Causes Remission in Myasthenia Gravis?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare, autoimmune disease that causes a person’s muscles to become weak and to tire easily. The way the disease develops is different for each person...reactions23comments
The Role of Sunscreen for Myasthenia GravisAs the warmer and sunnier days approach, it is time to be mindful of how the sun’s rays impact our bodies. Some people with myasthenia gravis (MG) are particularly at...reactionscomments
Myasthenia Gravis Can't Stop Me“You have textbook case myasthenia.” Those were the exact terms the neurologist uttered at the time of my diagnosis. The words I had been waiting for. The conversation that would...reactions7comments
Finding Hope in The Midst of a PandemicI remember when the news started pouring in. Each day I fearfully anticipated the next update on a new virus taking over the world. It felt like a dark cloud...reactions2comments
A Long and Frightening Road To a Myasthenia DiagnosisI was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in December 2008. The long road to discovering the diagnosis wasn’t just frustrating, it was a nightmare! My symptoms began on Thanksgiving Day. The...reactions7comments
COVID Vaccines for People with Myasthenia GravisAs the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, you may wonder how the vaccine affects people living with long-term illnesses like myasthenia gravis (MG). Are the vaccines safe, and when will you...reactionscomments
Community Views: Advice For the Newly DiagnosedReceiving a myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis can be a turning point. While you are no longer searching for answers when it comes to your symptoms, you now find yourself on...reactions2comments
We're in Charge of Celebrations!There’s a classic children’s book with the name I’m In Charge of Celebrations. It’s been 25 years since I read it. I can’t say I remember the details, but the spirit...reactionscomments
How to Navigate a Mental Health EmergencyEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, ParkinsonsDisease.net, and was written by Brooke Huminski. Living with a chronic condition can sometimes include the experience of co-occurring...reactionscomments
Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed with Myasthenia GravisIt can require a long journey before you finally arrive at a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG). Having a rare disease can feel overwhelming and scary. You may have never...reactionscomments
