The Added Stress of Finding a New Neurologist for MGSince my husband’s recent fractured ankle and my pacemaker implantation and cardioversion, we have been staying at our youngest son’s home. He has been helping both of us with our...reactionscomments
I Just Want To Sleep: Insomnia and MGOne of the first symptoms of my myasthenia gravis (MG) was insomnia. The first night it happened, I was not too concerned because anyone can have an occasional night of...reactions12comments
Is MG Causing Fatigue, Pain, and Knots in My Muscles?After a myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, if not before, many of us experience pain in one way or another. Some experience joint pain, some headaches, and others experience muscle cramps...reactions1comment
Not All MG Support Groups Are HelpfulI want to say how thankful I am for Myasthenia-Gravis.com and the way this community is run. I will admit that at times I have some controversial viewpoints. Sometimes I...reactions1comment
Vitamins and Minerals I Prioritize with Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) is not directly affected by diet. Certain foods can help mitigate some side effects from MG treatments, but diet will not cure MG. However, there are vital...reactionscomments
Value of Family Support As We Battle Myasthenia GravisLiving with chronic illnesses, especially those that remain invisible to the world, is akin to riding the most extreme roller coaster. Picture the tallest, most thrilling roller coaster you've ever...reactions4comments
Job Hunting with MGI find that searching for a job is not a commonly talked about topic when it comes to having myasthenia gravis (MG). Rightfully so, when you think about all the...reactions14comments
Learning to Cope with PtosisI deal with ptosis (droopy eyelids) on a daily basis. Some days are not so bad - it just occurs every few hours when it's time to take another dose...reactions1comment
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is and what you can do about it may...reactionscomments
Life With MG After a Pacemaker and CardioversionTo say my life is different after having a pacemaker is an understatement! Many symptoms of heart failure can mimic myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms, hypothyroidism, and asthma - so I’m...reactions8comments
Is There Hope with Myasthenia Gravis?For the years leading up to this myasthenia gravis (MG) flare, I worked 40 to 60 hours or more a week. I was going full steam every day. I'm not...reactions1comment
The Anxiety That Comes with an MG DiagnosisAnxiety on its own can be debilitating. It’s a completely separate and individual diagnosis that many people struggle with. What I didn’t expect when I was initially diagnosed with myasthenia...reactions4comments
What Activities Increase Your MG Muscle Weakness?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is often referred to as the "snowflake disease" because symptoms and severity can vary from person to person. With MG, everyone's condition can look a little different...reactionscomments
When Another Health Crisis Hits with MGA few months ago, I had a medical emergency. My heart was failing and I was unable to function. Looking back at this particular event, my symptoms may have started...reactionscomments
Transsternal Thymectomy Recovery: Tips, Advice, and What to ExpectA little over a year ago, I had a transsternal thymectomy. In this article I will share tips and advice I learned while recovering from surgery. If all goes smoothly...reactions19comments
My MG WishlistIf you have myasthenia gravis (MG), you know how much stuff you miss out on in life. Although I have heard of a few people who have gone on to...reactions1comment
Those Commercials!With a condition like myasthenia gravis (MG), it’s easy to become glued to a recliner and watch way too much television. But it doesn’t even require a condition to develop...reactionscomments
Every Season with Myasthenia GravisWhere I live there are 4 very distinct seasons! I truly do like all 4 seasons. Each has their own uniqueness about them. But for me, each one also creates...reactions4comments
Overcoming a Fear of NeedlesHaving a fear of needles, also known as trypanophobia, is very common. The number of needles you are exposed while trying to receive a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) or...reactions1comment
Living with Multiple DiagnosesYou would think that having a rare, chronic illness would be enough, but most of us have found that when there is 1, there is often 2 ... or 3...reactions20comments
