Managing Restless Legs Syndrome and MGI recently found out my restless legs syndrome (RLS) is more than likely related to myasthenia gravis (MG). If you don’t already...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...reactions1comment
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions19comments
7 Tips for Living Alone with Myasthenia GravisWhen when I was living alone with myasthenia gravis (MG), I encountered many challenges. Although I only took on this endeavor after...reactions8comments
Not Recognizing the Person I See in the Mirror With MGHave you looked in a mirror and not recognized the person you saw? As we watch our physical appearance change, it can...reactions2comments
Preparing for Thymectomy and Hospital Pandemic RestrictionsIt has been 6 months since my thymectomy. Woohoo! The pain medications kept most of my time in the hospital a blur...reactionscomments
The Coping With MG Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Coping with MG Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT...reactions1comment
Coping With Excessive Heat and HumidityI’ve had myasthenia gravis (MG) for several years now and I know people with MG can have issues with hot or cold...reactions10comments
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...reactions9comments
The Lessons We Teach Our ChildrenThe thing that I find most challenging about having myasthenia gravis (MG) might surprise you. It’s not the double vision, the prednisone...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
My First Pregnancy with an MG DiagnosisI’m 9 months pregnant and about to have our third baby any day. Although my symptoms with myasthenia gravis (MG) started presenting...reactionscomments
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Symptoms During My PregnancyI get asked a lot by other women who have myasthenia gravis (MG) what it was like for me when I was...reactions2comments
Living With the Depressing Symptoms of Myasthenia GravisLearning to live with myasthenia gravis after my diagnosis was depressing. No one bothered to tell me, but I knew I couldn’t...reactions3comments
My Earliest MG SymptomsI often hear people say their myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms started manifesting long before they realized what was going on. I find...reactions25comments
Myasthenia Gravis and the Impact on My JobWhen I first fell ill with myasthenia gravis, as for many, it was a very difficult time. Not only was I trying...reactions6comments
Combat Fatigue with Rest and Planning AheadWhen we have a disease such as myasthenia gravis, how do we function? How do we continue to work, do our chores...reactions8comments
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...reactions32comments
Rituximab for Myasthenia GravisRituximab is a drug used for various autoimmune conditions, one being myasthenia gravis (MG). Many people with MG see a response with...reactions5comments
