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Myasthenia gravis (MG) has not been studied sufficiently in older adults. But, more and more often, MG is being found in the older population. In fact, my diagnosis came just...

Editor's Note: This article was written by Jessica Hanson and originally appeared on our partner site RareDisease.net. "Oh, you have XYZ disease? Have you tried yoga?" Wow, if I had...

In the age of technology and capitalism, most adults live independently of each other. Sure, many of us live with others under one roof. But do we depend on each...

Recently, I had a health crisis. While I was in the hospital, my husband fell and broke his ankle. During most of the time he was healing, we were staying...

As many of us with myasthenia gravis (MG) know, Mestinon (pyridostigmine) is very sensitive to temperature and humidity. My prescription currently reads 120 milligrams every 3 hours while awake. Now...

I’ve been on mycophenolate mofetil (generic of CellCept) for myasthenia gravis (MG) for several years now. I’ve never had an issue with getting any of my medication, but this past...

I have a dilemma. I put my focus and energy into staying on top of my myasthenia gravis (MG) healthcare. But then consequently, I lose focus on other aspects of...

As a kid I remember watching TV shows about people being rebuilt bionically. Now here I am, cataract surgery in both eyes, getting shots in my lumbar and cervical spine...

Editor's Note: This article was written by Jessica Hanson and originally appeared on our partner site RareDisease.net. Social situations can be very difficult to navigate with a rare disease or...

Almost everyone will require medical treatment at some point throughout life. But for those like me, who have strong values in support of a cruelty-free world, it creates a moral...

I have myasthenia gravis (MG), and even though I’m partially confined to a wheelchair/power chair, I can still walk with the aid of a walker or rollator. I can also...

There is no joy left in life for me with myasthenia gravis (MG). I know most people would read that sentence and think, hmm ... depression? No, it's not depression...

In this guest post, Mike Stabile talks about how he has navigated the past few years since his myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis. After vowing to learn everything he could about...

Traveling anytime is trying at best, but winter travel can be quite challenging. I have done a lot of travel before and after my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis. When we...

So many times, we have to give up some things we love or love to do when we are diagnosed with a life-altering disease like myasthenia gravis (MG). Well, I’m...

With Thanksgiving approaching, I encourage you to welcome this season as a reevaluation period. Similar to the basics of "treating others how we wish to be treated," we want to...

Editor’s Note: This article originally was written by Leanne Donaldson and shared by our partner site Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Living with chronic illness, we are often evaluated on how well we are...

I’ve had chewing and swallowing issues on and off for years. I was prescribed a modified barium swallow study (MBSS) so the doctors could figure out why I was choking...

Getting approved for disability benefits from the US Social Security Administration (SSA) can take a lot of paperwork and patience. But you may be also wondering: What if my diagnosis...

Editor’s Note: This article originally was written by Leanne Donaldson and shared by our partner site Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. I almost hesitate to bring up the f-word again. No, not that one...