What to Expect When Taking CellCept (Mycophenolate)Editor's Note: CellCept is used off-label to treat myasthenia gravis. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this treatment...reactions4comments
Dealing with Heat and Hot WeatherIf you live with myasthenia gravis (MG), you may have blurred vision and weakness in your arms, hands, face, and legs. You...reactions7comments
Speaking Out for Myasthenia GravisWhat does awareness mean to me? Awareness is knowledge. If you have experienced something, then you at least have a basic knowledge of...reactionscomments
When to Use Mobility DevicesWhen myasthenia gravis (MG) hit me, it smoldered along for the first year or so. I had some episodes of blurry vision...reactions15comments
CellCept (Mycophenolate) and Myasthenia GravisEditor's Note: CellCept is used off-label to treat myasthenia gravis. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this treatment.CellCept...reactions3comments
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Starts With Me"Myasthenia what?" Upon telling anyone I knew about myasthenia gravis (MG), I would often have to repeat the name multiple times, explaining...reactionscomments
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...reactions19comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions31comments
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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
